Psalms 3; Psalms 4

1 Lord, I have so many enemies! So many people are rising up against me!

2 Many are saying about me, "God will not save him." "Selah"

3 Lord, you are like a shield that keeps me safe. You honor me. You help me win the battle.

4 I call out to the Lord. He answers me from his holy hill. "Selah"

5 I lie down and sleep. I wake up again, because the LORD takes care of me.

6 I won't be afraid of the tens of thousands who are lined up against me on every side.

7 Lord, rise up! My God, save me! Strike all my enemies in the face. Break the teeth of sinful people.

8 Lord, you are the one who saves. May your blessing be on your people. "Selah"

1 My faithful God, answer me when I call out to you. Give me rest from my trouble. Show me your favor. Hear my prayer.

2 How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love what will certainly fail you? How long will you pray to statues of gods? "Selah"

3 Remember that the LORD has set his faithful people apart for himself. The LORD will hear me when I call out to him.

4 When you are angry, do not sin. When you are in bed, look deep down inside you and be silent. "Selah"

5 Offer sacrifices to the LORD in the right way. Trust in him.

6 Many are asking, "Who can show us anything good?" Lord, let us see your face smiling on us with favor.

7 You have filled my heart with great joy. It is greater than the joy of people who have lots of grain and fresh wine.

8 I will lie down and sleep in peace. Lord, you alone keep me safe.