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\d A psalm written by David for the choir director; a psalm to be accompanied by people playing stringed instruments
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\v 1 God, answer me when I pray to you.
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\q2 You are the one who shows people that I am right to trust in you.
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\q1 You rescued me when I was in great trouble.
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\q2 Act mercifully toward me and listen to me while I pray.
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\q1
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\v 2 How long will you people shame me instead of honoring me?
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\q2 You people love to falsely accuse me.
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\q1
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\v 3 All those who honor Yahweh—
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\q2 he has chosen them to belong to him.
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\q1 Yahweh will listen to me when I pray to him.
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\v 4 You should be afraid of Yahweh, but do not allow your fear to cause you to sin.
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\q1 While you lie on your bed,
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\q2 silently examine what you are thinking in your inner being.
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\qr
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\q1
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\v 5 Also, offer to Yahweh the proper sacrifices
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\q2 and continue trusting in him.
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\q1
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\v 6 Some people ask, "Will somone please bring good things to us?"
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\q2 But I say, "Yahweh, continue to act kindly toward us.
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\q1
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\v 7 You have caused me to be very happy;
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\q2 I am happier than people who have harvested a great amount of grain and grapes.
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\q1
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\v 8 It is in peace and security that I will lie down at night and sleep soundly
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\q2 because I know that it is only you, Yahweh, who will keep me safe."
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