Psalm 3 A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.
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O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
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Many are saying of me, "God will not deliver him."
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But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.
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To the LORD I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill.
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I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
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I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.
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Arise, O LORD! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
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From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
Psalms 4
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Psalm 4 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.
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Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
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How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame ? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ?
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Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for himself; the LORD will hear when I call to him.
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In your anger do not sin; when you are on your beds, search your hearts and be silent.
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Offer right sacrifices and trust in the LORD.
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Many are asking, "Who can show us any good?" Let the light of your face shine upon us, O LORD.
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You have filled my heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound.
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I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.
Psalms 5
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Psalm 5 For the director of music. For flutes. A psalm of David.
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Give ear to my words, O LORD, consider my sighing.
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Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray.
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In the morning, O LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.
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You are not a God who takes pleasure in evil; with you the wicked cannot dwell.
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The arrogant cannot stand in your presence; you hate all who do wrong.
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You destroy those who tell lies; bloodthirsty and deceitful men the LORD abhors.
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But I, by your great mercy, will come into your house; in reverence will I bow down toward your holy temple.
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Lead me, O LORD, in your righteousness because of my enemies-- make straight your way before me.
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Not a word from their mouth can be trusted; their heart is filled with destruction. Their throat is an open grave; with their tongue they speak deceit.
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Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
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But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you.
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For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield.
Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. NIV. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. All rights reserved.