GOD'S WORD Translation GW
New International Version NIV
1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. You have freed me from my troubles. Have pity on me, and hear my prayer!
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Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2 You important people, how long are you going to insult my honor? How long are you going to love what is empty and seek what is a lie? Selah
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How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods
3 Know that the LORD singles out godly people for himself. The LORD hears me when I call to him.
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Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4 Tremble and do not sin. Think about this on your bed and remain quiet. Selah
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Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness by trusting the LORD.
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Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 Many are saying, "Who can show us anything good?" Let the light of your presence shine on us, O LORD.
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Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 You put more joy in my heart than when their grain and new wine increase.
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Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I fall asleep in peace the moment I lie down because you alone, O LORD, enable me to live securely.
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In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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