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Psalm 4:1-2
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This is a song that David wrote.

Tell the music leader to use stringed instruments.

An evening song

4 God, please answer me when I call aloud for help.
You are the one who shows that I am right.
    Help me in my trouble.
    Show me that you are kind.
    Listen to me when I pray.
2 Tell me this, you people:
    How long will you refuse to respect me?
    How long will you love stupid ideas?
    How long will you agree with lies?
Selah.

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Psalm 4:1-2
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Psalm 4[a]

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

1 Answer me(A) when I call to you,
    my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;(B)
    have mercy(C) on me and hear my prayer.(D)

2 How long will you people turn my glory(E) into shame?(F)
    How long will you love delusions and seek false gods[b]?[c](G)

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 4:1 In Hebrew texts 4:1-8 is numbered 4:2-9.
  2. Psalm 4:2 Or seek lies
  3. Psalm 4:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verse 4.
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