1 O Lord, how many are they who hate me! How many rise up against me!

Lord, how they are increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me.

2 M any are saying of me, “There is no help for him in God.”

Many are saying of me, There is no help for him in God. Selah!

3 B ut You, O Lord, are a covering around me, my shining-greatness, and the One Who lifts my head.

But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.

4 I was crying to the Lord with my voice. And He answered me from His holy mountain.

With my voice I cry to the Lord, and He hears and answers me out of His holy hill. Selah!

5 I lay down and slept, and I woke up again, for the Lord keeps me safe.

I lay down and slept; I wakened again, for the Lord sustains me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who stand all around against me.

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me round about.

7 R ise up, O Lord! Save me, O my God! For You have hit on the face all those who hate me, and you have broken the teeth of the sinful.

Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8 I t is You Who saves, O Lord. May You bring happiness to Your people.

Salvation belongs to the Lord; May Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah!