| King James Bible | New International Version |
| 1To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon 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. |
| 2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah. | 2How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods |
| 3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him. | 3Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. |
| 4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. | 4Tremble and do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent. |
| 5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. | 5Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the LORD. |
| 6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. | 6Many, LORD, are asking, "Who will bring us prosperity?" Let the light of your face shine on us. |
| 7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. | 7Fill my heart with joy when their grain and new wine abound. |
| 8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. | 8In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. |
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