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Verse 1

Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

Verse 2

Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah.

Verse 3

But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

Verse 4

I cry to Yahweh with my voice, and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.

Verse 5

I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me.

Verse 6

I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.

Verse 7

Arise, Yahweh! Save me, my God! For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

Verse 8

Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah. For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.

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