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| 1 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. |
Hear me – It is supposed that the fourth Psalm and part of the third were written regarding David's experience as an exile from his capital. R4277:3
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| 2 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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| 3 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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| 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. |
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| 5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD. |
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| 6 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us. |
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| 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. |
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| 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. |
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