1. - O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? many rise up against me.
2. Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. [The word diaqalma (Selah) has been rendered PAUSE, as most intelligible to the English reader] Pause.
3. But thou, O Lord, art my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.
4. I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. Pause.
5. I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.
6. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.
7. Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for thou hast smitten all who were without cause mine enemies; thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.
8. Deliverance is the Lord’s, and thy blessing is upon thy people.