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

¶ LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me.

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

There are many who say of my soul, 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 thou, O LORD, art a shield for 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.

¶ I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he answered me out of the mountain 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 the LORD sustained 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 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, O LORD; save me, O my God, for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the jawbone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

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

Salvation belongs unto the LORD; thy blessing shall be upon thy people. Selah.