Psalms 3; Psalms 4

1 Lord, I have many enemies! Many people have turned against me.

2 Many are saying about me, "God won't rescue him."Selah

3 But, Lord, you are my shield, my wonderful God who gives me courage.

4 I will pray to the Lord, and he will answer me from his holy mountain.Selah

5 I can lie down and go to sleep, and I will wake up again, because the Lord gives me strength.

6 Thousands of troops may surround me, but I am not afraid.

7 Lord, rise up! My God, come save me! You have struck my enemies on the cheek; you have broken the teeth of the wicked.

8 The Lord can save his people. Lord, bless your people.Selah For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

1 Answer me when I pray to you, my God who does what is right. Make things easier for me when I am in trouble. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 People, how long will you turn my honor into shame? How long will you love what is false and look for new lies?Selah

3 You know that the Lord has chosen for himself those who are loyal to him. The Lord listens when I pray to him.

4 When you are angry, do not sin. Think about these things quietly as you go to bed.Selah

5 Do what is right as a sacrifice to the Lord and trust the Lord.

6 Many people ask, "Who will give us anything good?" Lord, be kind to us.

7 But you have made me very happy, happier than they are, even with all their grain and new wine.

8 I go to bed and sleep in peace, because, Lord, only you keep me safe. For the director of music. For flutes. A psalm of David.