1. - When I called upon him, the God of my righteousness heard me: thou hast made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and hearken to my prayer.
2. O ye sons on men, how long will ye be [Lit. heavy of heart] slow of heart? wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause.
3. But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.
4. [Eph 4:26] Be ye angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what ye say in your hearts. Pause.
5. [Or, at the same time] Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.
6. Many say, Who will shew us good things? the light of thy countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.
7. Thou hast put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
8. I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only hast caused me to dwell securely.