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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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Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to 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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O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek 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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But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself; the Lord hears 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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Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah
5 Do what is right as a sacrifice to the Lord and trust the Lord.
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Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.
6 Many people ask, "Who will give us anything good?" Lord, be kind to us.
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There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord! ”
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 put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
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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In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.