| International Standard Version | English Standard Version |
| 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. | 1Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have given me relief when I was in distress. Be gracious to me and hear my prayer! |
| 2You people, how long will you malign my reputation? How long will you love what is vain and what is false? Interlude | 2O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah |
| 3But understand this: the LORD has set apart the godly for himself! The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him! | 3But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. |
| 4Be angry, yet do not sin. Think about this when upon your beds, and be silent. Interlude | 4Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah |
| 5Offer sacrifices that are righteous, and put your confidence in the LORD. | 5Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD. |
| 6Many are asking, "Who will help us to see better days?" LORD, may the light of your favor shine upon us. | 6There are many who say, “Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!” |
| 7You have given me more joy in my heart than at harvest times, when grain and wine abound. | 7You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. |
| 8I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, LORD, enable me to live securely. | 8In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. |
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