| New King James Version | New Living Translation |
| 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. | 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 you sons of men, Will you turn my glory to shame? How long will you love worthlessness And seek falsehood? Selah | 2How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? Interlude |
| 3But know that the LORD has set apart for Himself him who is godly; 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. Meditate within your heart on your bed, and be still. Selah | 4Don’t sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. Interlude |
| 5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the LORD. | 5Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD. |
| 6There are many who say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, lift up the light of Your countenance upon us. | 6Many people say, “Who will show us better times?” Let your face smile on us, LORD. |
| 7You have put gladness in my heart, More than in the season that their grain and wine increased. | 7You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine. |
| 8I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; 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. |
| The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved. | 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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