| New International Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 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. | 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 will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods | 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 his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears 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. |
| 4Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. | 4Be angry and do not sin; on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. Selah |
| 5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. | 5Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the LORD. |
| 6Many, LORD, are asking, "Who will bring us prosperity?" Let the light of your face shine on us. | 6Many are saying, "Who can show us anything good?" Look on us with favor, LORD. |
| 7Fill my heart with joy 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. |
| 8In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. | 8I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, LORD, make me live in safety. |
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