Psalm 3-4
Christian Standard Bible
Psalm 3
Confidence in Troubled Times
A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom.(A)
1 Lord, how my foes increase!
There are many who attack me.(B)
2 Many say about me,
“There is no help for him in God.”(C)Selah
3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me,(D)
my glory,(E) and the one who lifts up my head.(F)
4 I cry aloud to the Lord,
and he answers me from his holy mountain.(G)Selah
5 I lie down and sleep;
I wake again because the Lord sustains me.(H)
6 I will not be afraid of thousands of people
who have taken their stand against me on every side.(I)
7 Rise up, Lord!(J)
Save me, my God!
You strike all my enemies on the cheek;(K)
you break the teeth of the wicked.(L)
8 Salvation belongs to the Lord;(M)
may your blessing be on your people.(N)Selah
Psalm 4
A Night Prayer
For the choir director: with stringed instruments.(O) A psalm of David.
1 Answer me when I call,
God, who vindicates me.[a](P)
You freed me from affliction;(Q)
be gracious to me and hear my prayer.
2 How long, exalted ones,[b] will my honor be insulted?(R)
How long will you love what is worthless(S)
and pursue a lie? Selah
3 Know that the Lord has set apart
the faithful for himself;
the Lord will hear when I call to him.
4 Be angry[c] and do not sin;(T)
reflect in your heart while on your bed and be silent.(U) Selah
5 Offer sacrifices in righteousness[d](V)
and trust in the Lord.(W)
6 Many are asking, “Who can show us anything good?”
Let the light of your face shine on us, Lord.(X)
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