1 When Saúl persecuted him, he called upon God, trusting most assuredly in his promise, and therefore boldly reproveth his enemies, who willfully resisted his dominion, 7 And finally preferreth the favour of God before all worldly treasures.
1.Hear me when I call, bô God of my righteousness: thou hast set me at liberty, when I was cin distress: have mercy upon me and hearken unto my prayer.
2.O ye dsons of men, how long wil ye turn my glory into shame, eloving vanity and seeking lies? Sélah.
3.For be ye sure that the Lord hath chosen to him self fa godlie man: the Lord wil hear when I call unto him.
4.gTremble, and sin not: examine your own heart upon your bed, and be hstil. Sélah.
5.iOffer the sacrifices of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.
6.Many say, Who wil shew us any kgood? but Lord, lift up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7.Thou hast given me more joy of heart, then they have had, when their wheat and their wine did abunde.
8.I wil lay me down, and also sleep in peace: for thou, Lord, lonly makest me dwell in safety.
This word in Ebrewe may be referred to God, as it is here translated, or to David, signifying that he should dwell as joyfully alone, as if he had many about him, because the Lord is with him