| 1 | Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness (uprightness, justice, and right standing with You)! You have freed me when I was hemmed in
and
enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer. |
| 2 | O you sons of men, how long will you turn my honor
and
glory into shame? How long will you love vanity
and
futility
and
seek after lies?
Selah
[pause, and calmly think of that]! |
| 3 | But know that the Lord has set apart for Himself [and given distinction to] him who is godly [the man of loving-kindness]. The Lord listens
and
heeds when I call to Him. |
| 4 | Be angry [or stand in awe] and sin not; commune with your own hearts upon your beds and be silent (sorry for the things you say in your hearts).
Selah
[pause, and calmly think of that]! |
| 5 | Offer just
and
right sacrifices; trust (lean on and be confident) in the Lord. |
| 6 | Many say, Oh, that we might see some good! Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O Lord. |
| 7 | You have put more joy
and
rejoicing in my heart than [they know] when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly. |
| 8 | In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You, Lord, alone make me dwell in safety
and
confident trust. |
Cross references:
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Psalm 4:4 : Eph. 4:26.
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