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1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Be gracious to 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 sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? 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 has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears 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; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. 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 trust in the LORD .
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Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
6 Many are saying, "Who will show us any good?" Lift up the light of Your countenance upon 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 have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound.
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Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD , make me to dwell in safety.
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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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