| New American Standard Bible 1995 | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. | 1A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how my foes increase! There are many who attack me. |
| 2Many are saying of my soul, "There is no deliverance for him in God." Selah. | 2Many say about me," There is no help for him in God." Selah |
| 3But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head. | 3But You, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head. |
| 4I was crying to the LORD with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah. | 4I cry aloud to the LORD, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah |
| 5I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustains me. | 5I lie down and sleep; I wake again because the LORD sustains me. |
| 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about. | 6I am not afraid of the thousands of people who have taken their stand against me on every side. |
| 7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God! For You have smitten all my enemies on the cheek; You have shattered the teeth of the wicked. | 7Rise up, LORD! Save me, my God! You strike all my enemies on the cheek; You break the teeth of the wicked. |
| 8Salvation belongs to the LORD; Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah. | 8Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah |
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