Psalms 3; Psalms 4

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1 O LORD, look how my enemies have increased! Many are attacking me.

2 Many are saying about me, "Even with God [on his side], he won't be victorious." Selah

3 But you, O LORD, are a shield that surrounds me. You are my glory. You hold my head high.

4 I call aloud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah

5 I lie down and sleep. I wake up again because the LORD continues to support me.

6 I am not afraid of the tens of thousands who have taken positions against me on all sides.

7 Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! You have slapped all my enemies in the face. You have smashed the teeth of wicked people.

8 Victory belongs to the LORD! May your blessing rest on your people. Selah

1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness. You have freed me from my troubles. Have pity on me, and hear my prayer!

2 You important people, how long are you going to insult my honor? How long are you going to love what is empty and seek what is a lie? Selah

3 Know that the LORD singles out godly people for himself. The LORD hears me when I call to him.

4 Tremble and do not sin. Think about this on your bed and remain quiet. Selah

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness by trusting the LORD.

6 Many are saying, "Who can show us anything good?" Let the light of your presence shine on us, O LORD.

7 You put more joy in my heart than when their grain and new wine increase.

8 I fall asleep in peace the moment I lie down because you alone, O LORD, enable me to live securely.