Septuagint Bible w/ Apocrypha LXX
New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha NRSA
1 When I called upon him, the God of my righteousness heard me: thou hast made room for me in tribulation; pity me, and hearken to my prayer.
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Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
2 O ye sons on men, how long will ye be slow of heart? wherefore do ye love vanity, and seek falsehood? Pause.
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How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? (Selah)
3 But know ye that the Lord has done wondrous things for his holy one: the Lord will hear me when I cry to him.
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But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
4 Be ye angry, and sin not; feel compunction upon your beds for what ye say in your hearts. Pause.
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When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. (Selah)
5 Offer the sacrifice of righteousness, and trust in the Lord.
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Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.
6 Many say, Who will shew us good things? the light of thy countenance, O Lord, has been manifested towards us.
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There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!"
7 Thou hast put gladness into my heart: they have been satisfied with the fruit of their corn and wine and oil.
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You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound.
8 I will both lie down in peace and sleep: for thou, Lord, only hast caused me to dwell securely.
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I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.
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