1. Answer me when I cry out, my righteous God!Set me free from my troubles!Have mercy on me!Listen to my prayer!
2. How long, you people,will my reputation be insulted?How long will you continueto love what is worthlessand go after lies? Selah
3. Know this: the Lord takespersonal care of the faithful.The Lord will hear mewhen I cry out to him.
4. So be afraid, and don’t sin!Think hard about it in your bedand weep over it! Selah
5. Bring righteous offerings,and trust the Lord!