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- {To the chief Musician.
On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.} When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer.
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- Ye sons of men, till when is my glory [to be put] to shame?
[How long] will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? Selah.
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- But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious [man] for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
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- Be moved with anger, and sin not;
meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
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- Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.
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- Many say, Who shall cause us to see good?
Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah.
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- Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance.
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- In peace will I both lay me down and sleep;
for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.
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