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A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.^(a)

Lord , how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!

Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him.^(b)"^[b]

But you, Lord , are a shield^(c) around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high.^(d)

I call out to the Lord ,^(e) and he answers me from his holy mountain.^(f)

I lie down and sleep;^(g) I wake again,^(h) because the Lord sustains me.

I will not fear⁽ⁱ⁾ though tens of thousands assail me on every side.^(j)

Arise,^(k) Lord ! Deliver me,^(l) my God! Strike^(m) all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth⁽ⁿ⁾ of the wicked.

From the Lord comes deliverance.^(o) May your blessing^(p) be on your people.

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.

Answer me^(a) when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress;^(b) have mercy^(c) on me and hear my prayer.^(d)

How long will you people turn my glory^(e) into shame?^(f) How long will you love delusions and seek false gods^[b]?^[c](g)

Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant^(h) for himself; the Lord hears⁽ⁱ⁾ when I call to him.

Tremble and^[d] do not sin;^(j) when you are on your beds,^(k) search your hearts and be silent.

Offer the sacrifices of the righteous and trust in the Lord .^(l)

Many, Lord , are asking, "Who will bring us prosperity?" Let the light of your face shine on us.^(m)

Fill my heart⁽ⁿ⁾ with joy^(o) when their grain and new wine^(p) abound.

In peace^(q) I will lie down and sleep,^(r) for you alone, Lord , make me dwell in safety.^(s)