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1 Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
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Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large [when I was] in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods
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O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? [How long] will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? [Selah
3 Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
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But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
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Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. [Selah
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
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Many there are that say, Who will show us [any] good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
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Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than [they have] when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.
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