| International Standard Version | Berean Study Bible |
| 1When I call, answer me, my righteous God! When I was in distress, you set me free. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer. | 1For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. |
| 2You people, how long will you malign my reputation? How long will you love what is vain and what is false? Interlude | 2How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah |
| 3But understand this: the LORD has set apart the godly for himself! The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him! | 3Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him. |
| 4Be angry, yet do not sin. Think about this when upon your beds, and be silent. Interlude | 4Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah |
| 5Offer sacrifices that are righteous, and put your confidence in the LORD. | 5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. |
| 6Many are asking, "Who will help us to see better days?" LORD, may the light of your favor shine upon us. | 6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. |
| 7You have given me more joy in my heart than at harvest times, when grain and wine abound. | 7You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. |
| 8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, LORD, enable me to live securely. | 8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. |
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