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

Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

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

Many there are 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 you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

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

I cry to Yahweh with my voice, and he 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 laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh 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 tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.

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, Yahweh! Save me, my God! For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

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

Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah.