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2 O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? [How long] will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [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 But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto 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 Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. [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 the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.
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5 Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.
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6 Many there are that say, Who will show us [any] good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
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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 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than [they have] when their grain and their new wine are increased.
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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 In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest 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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