| New International Version | New American Standard Bible 1995 |
| 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; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; 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 | 2O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach? How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah. |
| 3Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. | 3But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself; The LORD hears when I call to Him. |
| 4Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. | 4Tremble, and do not sin; Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. |
| 5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. | 5Offer the sacrifices of 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 will show us any good?" Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O LORD! |
| 7Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. | 7You have put gladness in my heart, More than when their grain and new wine abound. |
| 8In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. | 8In peace I will both lie down and sleep, For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety. |
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