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1A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! | 1A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! |
2Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him." | 2Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him." |
3But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. | 3But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. |
4I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. | 4I call out to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. |
5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. | 5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. |
6I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. | 6I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. |
7Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. | 7Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. |
8From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. | 8From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. |
New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. |
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