New Century Version NCV
The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
1 Answer me when I pray to you, my God who does what is right. Make things easier for me when I am in trouble. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
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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.
2 People, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is false and look for new lies?Selah
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Men of rank, how long will you shame my honor, love what is vain, chase after lies? (Selah)
3 You know that the Lord has chosen for himself those who are loyal to him. The Lord listens when I pray to him.
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Understand that ADONAI sets apart the godly person for himself; ADONAI will hear when I call to him.
4 When you are angry, do not sin. Think about these things quietly as you go to bed.Selah
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You can be angry, but do not sin! Think about this as you lie in bed, and calm down. (Selah)
5 Do what is right as a sacrifice to the Lord and trust the Lord.
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Offer sacrifices rightly, and put your trust in ADONAI.
6 Many people ask, "Who will give us anything good?" Lord, be kind to us.
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Many ask, "Who can show us some good?" ADONAI, lift the light of your face over us!
7 But you have made me very happy, happier than they are, even with all their grain and new wine.
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You have filled my heart with more joy than all their grain and new wine.
8 I go to bed and sleep in peace, because, Lord, only you keep me safe. For the director of music. For flutes. A psalm of David.
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I will lie down and sleep in peace; for, ADONAI, you alone make me live securely.
Scripture taken from the New Century Version. Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1991 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
Complete Jewish Bible Copyright 1998 by David H. Stern. Published by Jewish New Testament Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Used by permission.