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Sunday, January 4, 2015

A translation of Psalm 4 for the 21st century (Common English Bible, 2011 publication)

"For the Music Leader / With stringed instruments / A Psalm of David"
Answer me when I cry out, my righteous God!  Set me free from my troubles.
Have mercy on me!
Listen to my prayer!
How long, you people, will my reputation be insulted?
How long will you continue to love what is worthless and go after lies?
Know this: the LORD takes personal care of the faithful.
The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him.
So be afraid, and don't sin!  Think hard about it in your bed and weep over it!
Bring righteous offerings and trust the LORD!
Many people say, "We can't find goodness anywhere.  The light of your face has left us, LORD!"
But you have filled my heart with more joy than when their wheat and wine are everywhere!
I will lie down and fall asleep in peace because you alone, LORD, let me live in safety.

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