Psalms 3; Psalms 4

1 LORD, I have so many enemies! So many are standing against me.

2 So many are talking about me: "Even God won't help him." Selah

3 But you, LORD, are my shield! You are my glory! You are the one who restores me.

4 I cry out loud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah

5 I lie down, sleep, and wake up because the LORD helps me.

6 I won't be afraid of thousands of people surrounding me on all sides.

7 Stand up, LORD! Save me, my God! In fact, hit all my enemies on the jaw; shatter the teeth of the wicked!

8 Rescue comes from the LORD! May your blessing be on your people! Selah

1 Answer me when I cry out, my righteous God! Set me free from my troubles! Have mercy on me! Listen to my prayer!

2 How long, you people, will my reputation be insulted? How long will you continue to love what is worthless and go after lies? Selah

3 Know this: the LORD takes personal care of the faithful. The LORD will hear me when I cry out to him.

4 So be afraid, and don't sin! Think hard about it in your bed and weep over it! Selah

5 Bring righteous offerings, and trust the LORD!

6 Many people say, "We can't find goodness anywhere. The light of your face has left us, LORD!"

7 But you have filled my heart with more joy than when their wheat and wine are everywhere!

8 I will lie down and fall asleep in peace because you alone, LORD, let me live in safety.