The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
King James Version KJV
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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Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear 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 ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3 Understand that ADONAI sets apart the godly person for himself; ADONAI will hear when I call to him.
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But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
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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Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5 Offer sacrifices rightly, and put your trust in ADONAI.
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust 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 be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 You have filled my heart with more joy than all their grain and new wine.
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Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8 I will lie down and sleep in peace; for, ADONAI, you alone make me live securely.
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I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
The King James Version is in the public domain.