King James Version KJV
Revised Standard Version RSV
1 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.
1
To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my right! Thou hast given me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
2 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.
2
O men, how long shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? [Selah]
3 But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
3
But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
4
Be angry, but sin not; commune with your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. [Selah]
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
5
Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.
6 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
6
There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O LORD!"
7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
7
Thou hast put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
8
In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for thou alone, O LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
The King James Version is in the public domain.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.