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1 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments. Answer me when I call, O God who declares me innocent. Take away my distress. Have mercy on 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 will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make these groundless accusations? How long will you pursue lies? Interlude
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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 You can be sure of this: The LORD has set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer 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 Don't sin by letting anger gain control over you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude
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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 proper 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 people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let the smile of your face shine on us, 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 given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and wine.
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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 in peace and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.
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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 quotations marked NLT are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. All rights reserved. (New Living Translation - The 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) |
