Turn toward me and have mercy on me,
for I am alone and oppressed!
God settles those who have been deserted in their own homes;
he frees prisoners and grants them prosperity.
But sinful rebels live in the desert.
I rested and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord protects me.
I will lie down and sleep peacefully,
for you, Lord, make me safe and secure.
May he not allow your foot to slip!
May your protector not sleep!
It is vain for you to rise early, come home late,
and work so hard for your food.
Yes, he can provide for those whom he loves even when they sleep.
When you lie down you will not be filled with fear;
when you lie down your sleep will be pleasant.
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is an eternal God,
the creator of the whole earth.
He does not get tired or weary;
there is no limit to his wisdom.
He gives strength to those who are tired;
to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.
Even youths get tired and weary;
even strong young men clumsily stumble.
The Lord is good to those who trust in him,
to the one who seeks him.
It is good to wait patiently
for deliverance from the Lord.
It is good for a man
to bear the yoke while he is young.
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Let a person sit alone in silence,
when the Lord is disciplining him.
Let him bury his face in the dust;
perhaps there is hope.