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1 O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me;
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LORD, I have so many enemies! So many are standing against me.
2 many are saying to me, "There is no help for you in God." (Selah)
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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, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
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But you, LORD, are my shield! You are my glory! You are the one who restores me.
4 I cry aloud to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy hill. (Selah)
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I cry out loud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah
5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the Lord sustains me.
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I lie down, sleep, and wake up because the LORD helps me.
6 I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.
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I won't be afraid of thousands of people surrounding me on all sides.
7 Rise up, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break 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 Deliverance belongs to the Lord; may your blessing be on your people! (Selah)
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Rescue comes from the LORD! May your blessing be on your people! Selah
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