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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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<<For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.>> Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. 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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You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you 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 Yahweh has set apart for himself him who is godly: Yahweh will hear 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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Stand in awe, and don't sin. Search your own heart on 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. Put your trust in Yahweh.
6 Many, LORD, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
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Many say, "Who will show us any good?" Yahweh, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound.
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You have put gladness in my heart, More than 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 I will both lay myself down and sleep, For you, Yahweh alone, make me live in safety.
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