Jubilee Bible 2000 JUB
New International Version NIV
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast enlarged me <em>when I was</em> in distress; have mercy upon 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 O ye sons of men, how long <em>will ye turn</em> my glory into shame? <em>how long</em> will ye love vanity, <em>and</em> seek after the 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 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call unto 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 Stand in awe, and sin not; meditate in your heart upon your bed, and desist. 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, and put your trust in the LORD.
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Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 <em>There are</em> many that say, Who will show us <em>any</em> good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
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Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart in the time <em>that</em> their grain and their wine multiplied.
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Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
8 I will both lay me down in peace and sleep: for thou only, O LORD, dost make me to be confident.
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In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
The Jubilee Bible (from the Scriptures of the Reformation), edited by Russell M. Stendal, Copyright © 2000, 2001, 2010
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