Common English Bible CEB
New King James Version NKJV
1 Answer me when I cry out, my righteous God! Set me free from my troubles! Have mercy on me! Listen to my prayer!
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To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
2 How long, you people, will my reputation be insulted? How long will you continue to love what is worthless and go after lies? Selah
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How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah
3 Know this: the LORD takes personal care of the faithful. The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him.
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But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him.
4 So be afraid, and don't sin! Think hard about it in your bed and weep over it! Selah
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Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah
5 Bring righteous offerings, and trust the LORD!
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord.
6 Many people say, "We can't find goodness anywhere. The light of your face has left us, LORD!"
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There are many who say, "Who will show us any good?" Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.
7 But you have filled my heart with more joy than when their wheat and wine are everywhere!
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You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
8 I will lie down and fall asleep in peace because you alone, LORD, let me live in safety.
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I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
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