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Psalm 3:2-8
English Standard Version
Psalm 3:2-8
English Standard Version
3 But you, O Lord, are (B)a shield (C)about me,
my glory, and (D)the lifter of my head.
4 I (E)cried aloud to the Lord,
and he (F)answered me from his (G)holy hill. Selah
5 I (H)lay down and slept;
I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.
6 I (I)will not be afraid of many thousands of people
who have (J)set themselves against me all around.
7 (K)Arise, O Lord!
Save me, O my God!
For you (L)strike all my enemies on the cheek;
you (M)break the teeth of the wicked.
8 (N)Salvation belongs to the Lord;
your blessing be on your people! Selah
Footnotes
- Psalm 3:2 The meaning of the Hebrew word Selah, used frequently in the Psalms, is uncertain. It may be a musical or liturgical direction
Psalm 3:2-8
New International Version
Psalm 3:2-8
New International Version
3 But you, Lord, are a shield(B) 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 fear(H) though tens of thousands
assail me on every side.(I)
Footnotes
- Psalm 3:2 The Hebrew has Selah (a word of uncertain meaning) here and at the end of verses 4 and 8.
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