New Living Translation | International Standard Version |
1O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me. | 1LORD, I have so many persecutors! Many are rising up against me! |
2So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” Interlude | 2Many are saying about me, "God will never deliver him!" Interlude |
3But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. | 3But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. |
4I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude | 4I cry aloud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Interlude |
5I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me. | 5I lie down and sleep, I wake up, because the LORD sustains me. |
6I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side. | 6I will not fear multitudes of people, who set themselves against me on every side. |
7Arise, O LORD! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked! | 7Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! For you strike the jaw of all my enemies, and you break the teeth of the wicked. |
8Victory comes from you, O LORD. May you bless your people. Interlude | 8Deliverance comes from the LORD! May your blessing be on your people. Interlude |
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