1
Answer me when I call to you,
O God who declares me innocent.
Free me from my troubles.
Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.
2
How long will you people ruin my reputation?
How long will you make groundless accusations?
How long will you continue your lies?
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3
You can be sure of this:
The Lord set apart the godly for himself.
The Lord will answer when I call to him.
4
Don’t sin by letting anger control you.
Think about it overnight and remain silent.
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5
Offer sacrifices in the right spirit,
and trust the Lord .
6
Many people say, “Who will show us better times?”
Let your face smile on us, Lord .
7
You have given me greater joy
than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.
8
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, O Lord , will keep me safe.