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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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To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my right! Thou hast given me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to 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 men, how long shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after 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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But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4 Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
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Be angry, but sin not; commune with your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. [Selah]
5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD.
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Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in 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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There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O LORD!"
7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
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Thou hast put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
8 In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety.
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In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for thou alone, O LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
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