New Revised Standard NRS
The Bible in Basic English BBE
1 Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
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<To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David.> Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
2 How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? (Selah)
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O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah.)
3 But know that the Lord has set apart the faithful for himself; the Lord hears when I call to him.
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See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
4 When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. (Selah)
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Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah.)
5 Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.
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Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
6 There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O Lord!"
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There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
7 You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound.
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Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O Lord, make me lie down in safety.
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I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
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