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Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
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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
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But know that Jehovah hath set apart for himself him that is godly: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him.
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Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah
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Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in Jehovah.
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Many there are that say, Who will show us any good? Jehovah, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
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Thou hast put gladness in my heart, More than they have when their grain and their new wine are increased.
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In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; For thou, Jehovah, alone makest me dwell in safety.
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