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KJV
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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.
YLT
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To the Overseer with Stringed Instruments. -- A Psalm of David. In my calling answer Thou me, O God of my righteousness. In adversity Thou gavest enlargement to me; Favour me, and hear my prayer.
RV
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Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; thou hast set me at large {cf15i when I was} in distress: have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
RSV
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To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my right! Thou hast given me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
ASV
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Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
ESV
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TO THE CHOIRMASTER: WITH STRINGED INSTRUMENTS. A PSALM OF DAVID. Answer 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!
ERVEN
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To the director: With stringed instruments. A song of David. God, you showed that I was innocent. You gave me relief from all my troubles. So listen to me now when I call to you for help. Be kind to me and hear my prayer.
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2 |
KJV
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O ye sons of men, how long [will ye turn] my glory into shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, [and] seek after leasing? Selah.
YLT
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Sons of men! till when [is] my glory for shame? Ye love a vain thing, ye seek a lie. Selah.
RV
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O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? {cf15i how long} will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? {cf15i Selah}
RSV
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O men, how long shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? [Selah]
ASV
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O ye sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after falsehood? Selah
ESV
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O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame? How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah
ERVEN
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Men, how long will you try to dishonor me? Do you enjoy wasting your time searching for new lies against me? Selah
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3 |
KJV
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But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
YLT
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And know ye that Jehovah Hath separated a saintly one to Himself. Jehovah heareth in my calling to Him.
RV
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But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
RSV
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But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
ASV
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But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
ESV
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But know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
ERVEN
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You know the Lord listens to his loyal servant. The Lord hears me when I pray to him.
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4 |
KJV
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Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
YLT
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`Tremble ye, and do not sin;` Say ye [thus] in your heart on your bed, And be ye silent. Selah.
RV
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Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. {cf15i Selah}
RSV
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Be angry, but sin not; commune with your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. [Selah]
ASV
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Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah
ESV
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Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah
ERVEN
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If something is bothering you, be angry, but don't sin. Think about it when you go to bed, and calm down. Selah
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5 |
KJV
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
YLT
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Sacrifice ye sacrifices of righteousness, And trust ye unto Jehovah.
RV
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
RSV
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Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.
ASV
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.
ESV
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Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.
ERVEN
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Give the right sacrifices to the Lord, and put your trust in him!
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6 |
KJV
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[There be] many that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
YLT
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Many are saying, `Who doth show us good?` Lift on us the light of Thy face, O Jehovah,
RV
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Many there be that say, Who will shew us {cf15i any} good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
RSV
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There are many who say, "O that we might see some good! Lift up the light of thy countenance upon us, O LORD!"
ASV
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Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
ESV
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There are many who say, "Who will show us some good? Lift up the light of your face upon us, O LORD!"
ERVEN
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Many people say, "I wish I could enjoy the good life. Lord, give us some of those blessings."
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7 |
KJV
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Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased.
YLT
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Thou hast given joy in my heart, From the time their corn and their wine Have been multiplied.
RV
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Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than {cf15i they have} when their corn and their wine are increased.
RSV
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Thou hast put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
ASV
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Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.
ESV
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You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound.
ERVEN
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But you have made me happier than they will ever be with all their wine and grain.
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8 |
KJV
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I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
YLT
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In peace together I lie down and sleep, For Thou, O Jehovah, alone, In confidence dost cause me to dwell!
RV
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In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: for thou, LORD, alone makest me dwell in safety.
RSV
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In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for thou alone, O LORD, makest me dwell in safety.
ASV
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In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety. Psalm 5 For the Chief Musician; with the Nehiloth. A Psalm of David.
ESV
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In peace I will both lie down and sleep; for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
ERVEN
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When I go to bed, I sleep in peace, because, Lord, you keep me safe.
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