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New Living Translation NLT
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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Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. 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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How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? Interlude
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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You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer 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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Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord.
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Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust 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 people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, LORD .
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 given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.
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 peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.