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1 Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
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1 Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
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2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame ? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ? "Selah"
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2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame ? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ? "Selah"
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3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
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3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
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4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. "Selah"
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4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. "Selah"
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5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.
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5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.
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6 Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.
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6 Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.
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7 You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.
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7 You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.
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8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
