Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
1 I have so many enemies, Lord, so many who turn against me!
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LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
2 They talk about me and say, "God will not help him."
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Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”
3 But you, O Lord, are always my shield from danger; you give me victory and restore my courage.
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But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
4 I call to the Lord for help, and from his sacred hill he answers me.
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I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
5 I lie down and sleep, and all night long the Lord protects me.
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I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
6 I am not afraid of the thousands of enemies who surround me on every side.
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I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.
7 Come, Lord! Save me, my God! You punish all my enemies and leave them powerless to harm me.
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Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
8 Victory comes from the Lord - may he bless his people.
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From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.
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