1 ¶ <To the chief music-maker on corded instruments. A Psalm. Of David.> Give answer to my cry, O God of my righteousness; make me free from my troubles; have mercy on me, and give ear to my prayer.
2 O you sons of men, how long will you go on turning my glory into shame? how long will you give your love to foolish things, going after what is false? (Selah.)
3 See how the Lord has made great his mercy for me; the Lord will give ear to my cry.
4 Let there be fear in your hearts, and do no sin; have bitter feelings on your bed, but make no sound. (Selah.)
5 Give the offerings of righteousness, and put your faith in the Lord.
6 ¶ There are numbers who say, Who will do us any good? the light of his face has gone from us.
7 Lord, you have put joy in my heart, more than they have when their grain and their wine are increased.
8 I will take my rest on my bed in peace, because you only, Lord, keep me safe.
Comment - Righteousness can't be gotten by our obedience of the laws because we can't keep the laws. Only Jesus' blood gave us righteousness through our believing. Abraham believed and it was accounted to him as righteousness.
This doesn't make us to go about sinning! See Verse 4 and verse 5, also Proverbs 14:34. WE ARE RIGHTEOUS NOT BECOME OF OUR WORKS BUT BY GRACE (JESUS' WORK FOR US) AND OUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE GRACE (BELIEVING). Thanks.
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