| New International Version | New International Version |
| 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 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. |
| 2How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods | 2How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods |
| 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 his faithful servant 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; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. |
| 5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. | 5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. |
| 6Many, LORD, are asking, "Who will bring us prosperity?" Let the light of your face shine on us. | 6Many, LORD, are asking, "Who will bring us prosperity?" Let the light of your face shine on us. |
| 7Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. | 7Fill my heart with joy 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 lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. |
| New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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