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