For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[b]?[c]
3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself;
the LORD hears when I call to him.
4 Tremble and[d] do not sin;
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
and trust in the LORD.
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, LORD,
make me dwell in safety.
After reading this “song,” it made me think of another more contemporary song that has similar truths, Jeremy Camp’s Understand.
This gave me comfort, because I know the Lord hears the cries of my broken heart and understands all things when I cannot. He is the Lord who brings prosperity and joy, and He is the Lord that comforts during times of suffering and pain. Even though I fail, He never fails me.
