| English Standard Version | New International Version |
| 1Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! | 1For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. |
| 2O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah | 2How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods |
| 3But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. | 3Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. |
| 4Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah | 4Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. |
| 5Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD. | 5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. |
| 6There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!” | 6Many, LORD, are asking, "Who will bring us prosperity?" Let the light of your face shine on us. |
| 7You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. | 7Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. |
| 8In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. | 8In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. |
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