1 O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? many rise up against me.

2 Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. * The word Διάψαλμα (Selah) has been rendered Pause, as most intelligible to the English reader. Pause.

3 But thou, O Lord, art my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.

4 I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. Pause.

5 I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.

7 Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for thou hast smitten all who were without cause mine enemies; thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.

8 Deliverance is the Lord's, and thy blessing is upon thy people.