New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition, 1993

Psalms Chapter 4 (NRSVCE)

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¹ Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.

² How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? Selah

³ But know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.

⁴ When you are disturbed, [1] do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Selah

⁵ Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.

⁶ There are many who say, “O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O LORD!”

⁷ You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound.

⁸ I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O LORD, make me lie down in safety.

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1	Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer.
2	How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? Selah
3	But know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him.
4	When you are disturbed, [1] do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Selah
5	Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the LORD.
6	There are many who say, “O that we might see some good! Let the light of your face shine on us, O LORD!”
7	You have put gladness in my heart more than when their grain and wine abound.
8	I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for you alone, O LORD, make me lie down in safety.

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