This is a song of David[8] telling about the time he was running from his son Absalom.
<1> Lord, I have so many enemies.
So many people have turned against me.
<2> So many people are making plans against me.
They tell themselves, "God, will not rescue him!"
Selah[9]
<3> But you, Lord, protect me.
You bring me honor.
You help me win.
<4> I will pray to the Lord,
and he will answer me from his holy mountain.
Selah
<5> I can lie down and rest,
and I know I will wake up, because the Lord covers and protects me.
<6> So I will not be afraid of my enemies,
even if thousands of them surround me.
<7> Lord, get up![10]
My God, come rescue me!
If you hit my enemies on the cheek,
you will break all their teeth.
<8> Lord, the victory[11] is yours!
You are so good to your people.
Selah
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