The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 For the leader. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David: O God, my vindicator! Answer me when I call! When I was distressed, you set me free; now have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
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<To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David.> Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
2 Men of rank, how long will you shame my honor, love what is vain, chase after lies? (Selah)
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O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah.)
3 Understand that ADONAI sets apart the godly person for himself; ADONAI will hear when I call to him.
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See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
4 You can be angry, but do not sin! Think about this as you lie in bed, and calm down. (Selah)
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Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah.)
5 Offer sacrifices rightly, and put your trust in ADONAI.
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Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
6 Many ask, "Who can show us some good?" ADONAI, lift the light of your face over us!
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There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than all their grain and new wine.
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Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace; for, ADONAI, you alone make me live securely.
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I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
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