The Complete Jewish Bible CJB
New King James Version NKJV
1 A psalm of David, when he fled from Avshalom his son: ADONAI, how many enemies I have! How countless are those attacking me;
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A Psalm of David when he fled from Absalom his son. Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me.
2 how countless those who say of me, "There is no salvation for him in God." (Selah)
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Many are they who say of me, "There is no help for him in God." Selah
3 But you, ADONAI, are a shield for me; you are my glory, you lift my head high.
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But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.
4 With my voice I call out to ADONAI, and he answers me from his holy hill. (Selah)
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I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah
5 I lie down and sleep, then wake up again, because ADONAI sustains me.
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I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.
6 I am not afraid of the tens of thousands set against me on every side.
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I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around.
7 Rise up, ADONAI! Save me, my God! For you slap all my enemies in the face, you smash the teeth of the wicked.
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Arise, O Lord; Save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Victory comes from ADONAI; may your blessing rest on your people. (Selah)
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Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon Your people. Selah