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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 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.
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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People, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is false and look for new lies?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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You know that the Lord has chosen for himself those who are loyal to him. The Lord listens when I pray to him.
4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
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When you are angry, do not sin. Think about these things quietly as you go to bed.Selah
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
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Do what is right as a sacrifice to the Lord and trust the Lord.
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
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Many people ask, "Who will give us anything good?" Lord, be kind to us.
7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
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But you have made me very happy, happier than they are, even with all their grain and new wine.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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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.