| Christian Standard Bible | King James Bible |
| 1Answer me when I call, God, who vindicates me. You freed me from affliction; be gracious to me and hear my prayer. | 1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon 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 | 2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. |
| 3Know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him. | 3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. |
| 4Be angry and do not sin; on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. Selah | 4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. |
| 5Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the LORD. | 5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. |
| 6Many are asking, "Who can show us anything good?" Let the light of your face shine on us, LORD. | 6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. |
| 7You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. | 7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. |
| 8I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, LORD, make me live in safety. | 8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. |
| The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. | King James Bible, text courtesy of BibleProtector.com. |
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