Christian Standard Bible | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
1Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. | 1For the choir director: with stringed instruments. A Davidic psalm. Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. |
2How long, exalted ones, will my honor be insulted? How long will you love what is worthless and pursue a lie? Selah | 2How long, exalted men, will my honor be insulted? How long will you love what is worthless and pursue a lie? Selah |
3Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him. | 3Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for Himself; the LORD will hear when I call to Him. |
4Be angry and do not sin; on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. Selah | 4Be angry and do not sin; on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. Selah |
5Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the LORD. | 5Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the LORD. |
6Many are asking, "Who can show us anything good?" Let the light of your face shine on us, LORD. | 6Many are saying, "Who can show us anything good?" Look on us with favor, LORD. |
7You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. | 7You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. |
8I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety. | 8I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, LORD, make me live in safety. |
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