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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 4, Verse 2

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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.
King James Version
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.
American Standard Version
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
New English Translation
You men, how long will you try to turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is worthless and search for what is deceptive?(Selah)
World English Bible
You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonor? Will you love vanity, and seek after falsehood? 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.
4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6
[There be] many that say, Who will shew us [any] good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7
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.
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For thou [art] not a God that hath pleasure in wickedness: neither shall evil dwell with thee.