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1 O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.
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LORD, I have so many enemies! So many are standing against me.
2 So many are saying, “God will never rescue him!” Interlude
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So many are talking about me: "Even God won't help him." Selah
3 But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
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But you, LORD, are my shield! You are my glory! You are the one who restores me.
4 I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude
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I cry out loud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah
5 I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.
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I lie down, sleep, and wake up because the LORD helps me.
6 I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.
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I won't be afraid of thousands of people surrounding me on all sides.
7 Arise, O LORD ! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked!
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Stand up, LORD! Save me, my God! In fact, hit all my enemies on the jaw; shatter the teeth of the wicked!
8 Victory comes from you, O LORD . May you bless your people. Interlude
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Rescue comes from the LORD! May your blessing be on your people! Selah
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