| Holman Christian Standard Bible | New Living Translation |
| 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. | 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, exalted men, will my honor be insulted? How long will you love what is worthless and pursue a lie? 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 faithful for Himself; the LORD will hear 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 and do not sin; on your bed, reflect in your heart and be still. Selah | 4Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude |
| 5Offer sacrifices in righteousness and trust in the LORD. | 5Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD. |
| 6Many are saying, "Who can show us anything good?" Look on us with favor, LORD. | 6Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, LORD. |
| 7You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and new wine abound. | 7You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. |
| 8I will both lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, LORD, make me live in safety. | 8In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe. |
| Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission. | Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. |
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