O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.

So many are saying, "God will never rescue him!" Interlude

But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.

I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude

I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.

I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.

Arise, O LORD! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked!

Victory comes from you, O LORD. May you bless your people. Interlude For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.