Psalm 3-4

21st Century King James Version

3 Lord, how they have increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me!

² Many there be that say of my soul, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah

³ But Thou, O Lord, art a shield for me, my glory and the lifter up of mine head.

⁴ I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and He heard me from His holy hill. Selah

⁵ I laid me down and slept; I awaked, for the Lord sustained me.

⁶ I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people that have set themselves against me round about.

⁷ Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! For Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheekbone; Thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

⁸ Salvation belongeth unto the Lord. Thy blessing is upon Thy people. Selah

4 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness! Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

² O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? How long will ye love vanity and seek after lies? Selah

³ But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself; the Lord will hear when I call unto Him.

⁴ Stand in awe, and sin not; commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah

⁵ Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the Lord.

⁶ There are many that say, “Who will show us any good?” Lord, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us.

⁷ Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time when their corn and wine increased.

⁸ I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep; for Thou Lord only, makest me dwell in safety.