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v1

When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness. ^[Or “vindication”] In trouble deliver me. ^[Literally “make wide for me”] Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

v2

O sons of man, how long will my honor ^[Or “glory”] be a disgrace? How long will you love vanity? How long will you seek lies? ^[Or “falsehood”] Selah

v3

But know that Yahweh has set apart ^[Or “treated specially”] for himself the faithful one. ^[Or “pious, godly one”] Yahweh hears when I call to him.

v4

Be disturbed but do not sin. Commune in your heart ^[That is, “think it over”] on your bed and be silent. Selah

v5

Offer correct sacrifices, ^[Or “right sacrifices”] and trust in ^[Literally “trust to”] Yahweh.

v6

Many are saying, “Who will show us something good?” Lift up over ^[Or “upon”] us the light of your face, O Yahweh.

v7

You have put gladness in my heart more than when ^[Literally “the time of”] their grain and their wine abound.

v8

In peace I will lie down and sleep at once, ^[Literally “together”] for you alone, O Yahweh, make me dwell safely.