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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 4, Verse 1

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Salvation [belongeth] unto the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. Selah.
King James Version
To 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.
American Standard Version
[For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David]. 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.
New English Translation
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!
World English Bible
Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. Give me relief from my distress. Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.
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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.
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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.
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Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
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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.
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Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time [that] their corn and their wine increased.
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I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.
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To the chief Musician upon Nehiloth, A Psalm of David. Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my meditation.
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Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.
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My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct [my prayer] unto thee, and will look up.