1Jehovah , how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me . 2Many there are that say of my soul, There is no help for him in God . [Selah
A Cry for Help
3But thou, O Jehovah , art a shield about me ; My glory, and the lifter up of my head. 4I cry unto Jehovah with my voice, And he answereth me out of his holy hill. [Selah
A Declaration of Faith
5I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for Jehovah sustaineth me . 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people That have set themselves against me round about.
A Prayer for Deliverance
7Arise, O Jehovah ; save me , O my God : For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; Thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked. 8Salvation belongeth unto Jehovah : Thy blessing be upon thy people . [Selah