Online Bible: New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures

A melody of David when he was running away on account of Ab´sa·lom his son.

1 O Jehovah, why have my adversaries become many?
Why are many rising up against me?

2 Many are saying of my soul:
“There is no salvation for him by God.” Se´lah.

3 And yet you, O Jehovah, are a shield about me,
My glory and the One lifting up my head.

4 With my voice I shall call to Jehovah himself,
And he will answer me from his holy mountain. Se´lah.

5 As for me, I will lie down that I may sleep;
I shall certainly awake, for Jehovah himself keeps supporting me.

6 I shall not be afraid of ten thousands of people
Who have set themselves in array against me round about.

7 Do arise, O Jehovah! Save me, O my God!
For you will have to strike all my enemies on the jaw.
The teeth of wicked ones you will have to break.

8 Salvation belongs to Jehovah.
Your blessing is upon your people. Se´lah.