| Holman Christian Standard Bible | Berean Study Bible |
| 1A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how my foes increase! There are many who attack me. | 1A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! |
| 2Many say about me," There is no help for him in God." Selah | 2Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah |
| 3But You, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head. | 3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. |
| 4I cry aloud to the LORD, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah | 4To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah |
| 5I lie down and sleep; I wake again because the LORD sustains me. | 5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me. |
| 6I am not afraid of the thousands of people who have taken their stand against me on every side. | 6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side. |
| 7Rise up, LORD! Save me, my God! You strike all my enemies on the cheek; You break the teeth of the wicked. | 7Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. |
| 8Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah | 8Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah |
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