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| 1 To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. | 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. |
| 2 O ye sons of men, how long [will ye turn] my glory into shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, [and] seek after falsehood? Selah. | 2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame ? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ? "Selah" |
| 3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call to him. | 3 Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him. |
| 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. | 4 In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. "Selah" |
| 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. | 5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD. |
| 6 [There are] many that say, Who will show us [any] good? LORD, lift thou upon us the light of thy countenance. | 6 Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD. |
| 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [when] their corn and their wine increased. | 7 You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. |
| 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for thou only, LORD, makest me dwell in safety. | 8 I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. |
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