New International Version NIV
New Living Translation NLT
1 LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
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O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.
2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”
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So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” Interlude
3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.
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But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
4 I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain.
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I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude
5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
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I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.
6 I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.
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I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.
7 Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
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Arise, O LORD ! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked!
8 From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
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Victory comes from you, O LORD . May you bless your people. Interlude
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