| Berean Study Bible | New Living Translation |
| 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. | 1Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer. |
| 2How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah | 2How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? Interlude |
| 3Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him. | 3You can be sure of this: The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him. |
| 4Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah | 4Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude |
| 5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. | 5Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD. |
| 6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD. | 6Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, LORD. |
| 7You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. | 7You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. |
| 8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. | 8In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe. |
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