Jehovah, how many are they that trouble me, many they that rise up against me! Many say of my soul, There is no salvation for him in God. Selah. But thou, Jehovah, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

⁴With my voice will I call to Jehovah, and he will answer me from the hill of his holiness. Selah. ⁵I laid me down and slept; I awaked, for Jehovah sustaineth me. ⁶I will not fear for myriads of the people that have set themselves against me round about. ⁷Arise, Jehovah; save me, my God! For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheekbone, thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked. ⁸Salvation is of Jehovah; thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Psalm 4

To the chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.

When I call, answer me, O God of my righteousness: in pressure thou hast enlarged me; be gracious unto me, and hear my prayer. Ye sons of men, till when is my glory to be put to shame? How long will ye love vanity, will ye seek after a lie? Selah. But know that Jehovah hath set apart the pious man for himself: Jehovah will hear when I call unto him. Be moved with anger, and sin not; meditate in your own hearts upon your bed, and be still. Selah. Offer sacrifices of righteousness, and confide in Jehovah.

⁶Many say, Who shall cause us to see good? Lift up upon us the light of thy countenance, O Jehovah. ⁷Thou hast put joy in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their new wine was in abundance. ⁸In peace will I both lay me down and sleep; for thou, Jehovah, alone makest me to dwell in safety.

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