Psalm 3-4New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 3

A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.



1
Lord, how many are my foes!
How many rise up against me!

2
Many are saying of me,
“God will not deliver him.”



3
But you, Lord, are a shield around me,
my glory, the One who lifts my head high.

4
I call out to the Lord,
and he answers me from his holy mountain.



5
I lie down and sleep;
I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.

6
I will not fear though tens of thousands
assail me on every side.



7
Arise, Lord!
Deliver me, my God!
Strike all my enemies on the jaw;
break the teeth of the wicked.



8
From the Lord comes deliverance.
May your blessing be on your people.

Psalm 4

For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David.



1
Answer me when I call to you,
my righteous God.
Give me relief from my distress;
have mercy on me and hear my prayer.



2
How long will you people turn my glory into shame?
How long will you love delusions and seek false gods ?

3
Know that the Lord has set apart his faithful servant for himself;
the Lord hears when I call to him.



4
Tremble and do not sin;
when you are on your beds,
search your hearts and be silent.

5
Offer the sacrifices of the righteous
and trust in the Lord.



6
Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?”
Let the light of your face shine on us.

7
Fill my heart with joy
when their grain and new wine abound.



8
In peace I will lie down and sleep,
for you alone, Lord,
make me dwell in safety.