Evening Prayer of Trust in God.
To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
aAnswer me when bI call, O God of my righteousness!You have cfreed me when I was hemmed in and relieved me when I was in distress;Be dgracious to me and ehear and respond to my prayer.Ps 3:4; 17:6Ps 18:6Ps 18:18, 19Ps 25:16Ps 17:6; 39:12
2 O sons of men, how long will amy honor and glory be turned into bshame?How long will you my enemies love cworthless things and seek ddeception and lies?Selah.Ps 3:3Ps 69:7-10, 19, 20Ps 12:2; 31:6Ps 31:183 But know that the LORD has aset apart for Himself and dealt wonderfully with the bgodly man the one of honorable character and moral courage—the one who does right.The LORD chears and responds when I call to Him.Ps 135:4Ps 31:23; 50:5; 79:2Ps 6:8, 9; 17:6
4 aTremble with anger or fear, band do not sin;cMeditate in your heart upon your bed and be still reflect on your sin and repent of your rebellion. Eph 4:26Selah.Ps 99:1Ps 119:11; Eph 4:26Ps 77:65 Offer righteous asacrifices;bTrust confidently in the LORD.Deut 33:19; Ps 51:19Ps 37:3, 5; 62:8
6 Many are saying, “Oh, athat we might see some good!”bLift up the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.Job 7:7; 9:25Num 6:26; Ps 80:3, 7, 197 You have put ajoy in my heart,More than others know when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly.Ps 97:11, 12; Is 9:3; Acts 14:178 In peace and with a tranquil heart I will both alie down and sleep,For You alone, O LORD, make me bdwell in safety and confident trust.Job 11:19; Ps 3:5Lev 25:18; Deut 12:10; Ps 16:9