Psalm 3–4

Psalm 3a

A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.z

1 Lord, how many are my foes!

How many rise up against me!

2 Many are saying of me,

“God will not deliver him.a”b

3 But you, Lord, are a shieldb around me,

my glory, the One who lifts my head high.c

4 I call out to the Lord,d

and he answers me from his holy mountain.e

5 I lie down and sleep;f

I wake again,g because the Lord sustains me.

6 I will not fearh though tens of thousands

assail me on every side.i

7 Arise,j Lord!

Deliver me,k my God!

Strikel all my enemies on the jaw;

break the teethm of the wicked.

8 From the Lord comes deliverance.n

May your blessingo be on your people.

Psalm 4a

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

1 Answer mep when I call to you,

my righteous God.

Give me relief from my distress;q

have mercyr on me and hear my prayer.s

2 How long will you people turn my gloryt into shame?u

How long will you love delusions and seek false godsb?c v

3 Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servantw for himself;

the Lord hearsx when I call to him.

4 Tremble andd do not sin;y

when you are on your beds,z

search your hearts and be silent.

5 Offer the sacrifices of the righteous

and trust in the Lord.a

6 Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”

Let the light of your face shine on us.b

7 Fill my heartc with joyd

when their grain and new winee abound.

8 In peacef I will lie down and sleep,g

for you alone, Lord,

make me dwell in safety.h