Lord, how they are increased who trouble me; *

many are those who rise against me.

Many there are who say of my soul, *

“There is no help for him in his God.”

But you, O Lord, are my defender; *

you are my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

I called upon the Lord with my voice, *

and he heard me from his holy hill.

I lay down and slept, and rose up again, *

for the Lord sustained me.

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people *

who have set themselves against me round about.

Rise up, O Lord, and help me, O my God; *

for you smite all my enemies on the cheek-bone; you have broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Salvation belongs to the Lord; *

may your blessing be upon your people.

Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness; *

you set me free when I was in trouble; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

O you children of men, how long will you blaspheme my honor *

and have such pleasure in vanity, and seek after falsehood?

Know this also, that the Lord has chosen for himself the one that is godly; *

when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me.

Stand in awe, and sin not; *

commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still.

Offer the sacrifice of righteousness *

and put your trust in the Lord.

There are many that say, “Who will show us any good?” *

Lord, lift up the light of your countenance upon us.

You have put gladness in my heart, *

more than when others’ grain and wine and oil increased.

I will lay me down in peace, and take my rest; *

for you, Lord, only, make me dwell in safety.