Psalm 3, NEW INTERNATIONAL READER’S VERSION
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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 honour 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