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

Jehovah, how many are they that trouble me, many they that rise up against me!

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

Many say of my soul, There is no salvation 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 thou, Jehovah, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

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

With my voice will I call to Jehovah, and he will answer me from the hill of his holiness. Selah.

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

I laid me down and slept; I awaked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.

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

I will not fear for myriads of the people that 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, Jehovah; save me, my God! For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheekbone, thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

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

Salvation is of Jehovah; thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.