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1 To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in 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, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah
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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 But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The Lord will hear when I call to Him.
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But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly: The LORD will hear when I call to him.
4 Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah
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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 righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord.
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in the LORD.
6 There are many who say, "Who will show us any good?" Lord, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us.
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Many say, "Who will show us any good?" LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased.
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You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and their new wine are increased.
8 I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.
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In shalom I will both lay myself down and sleep, For you, the LORD alone, make me live in safety.