| New King James Version | International Standard Version |
| 1To the Chief Musician. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. | 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. |
| 2How long, O you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah | 2You people, how long will you malign my reputation? How long will you love what is vain and what is false? Interlude |
| 3But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; The LORD will hear when I call to Him. | 3But understand this: the LORD has set apart the godly for himself! The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him! |
| 4Be angry, and do not sin. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah | 4Be angry, yet do not sin. Think about this when upon your beds, and be silent. Interlude |
| 5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD. | 5Offer sacrifices that are righteous, and put your confidence in the LORD. |
| 6There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. | 6Many are asking, "Who will help us to see better days?" LORD, may the light of your favor shine upon us. |
| 7You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. | 7You have given me more joy in my heart than at harvest times, when grain and wine abound. |
| 8I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. | 8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, LORD, enable me to live securely. |
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