3[A psalm of David, regarding the time David fled from his son Absalom.] O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.H4210H1732H1272H6440H53H1121H3068H7231H6862H7227H69652So many are saying, "God will never rescue him!" InterludeH7227H559H5315H3444H430H55423But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.H3068H4043H3519H7311H72184I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain. InterludeH7121H3068H6963H6030H6944H2022H55425I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.H7901H3462H6974H3068H55646I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.H3372H7233H5971H7896H54397Arise, O LORD! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked!H6965H3068H3467H430H5221H341H3895H7665H8127H75638Victory comes from you, O LORD. May you bless your people. InterludeH3444H3068H1293H5971H5542
Psalms 4
4[For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be accompanied by stringed instruments.] Answer me when I call to you, O God who declares me innocent. Free me from my troubles. Have mercy on me and hear my prayer.H5329H5058H4210H1732H6030H7121H430H6664H7337H6862H2603H8085H86052How long will you people ruin my reputation? How long will you make groundless accusations? How long will you continue your lies? InterludeH1121H376H5704H3519H3639H157H7385H1245H3577H55423You can be sure of this. The LORD set apart the godly for himself. The LORD will answer when I call to him.H3045H3068H6395H2623H3068H8085H71214Don't sin by letting anger control you. Think about it overnight and remain silent. InterludeH7264H2398H559H3824H4904H1826H55425Offer sacrifices in the right spirit, and trust the LORD.H2076H2077H6664H982H30686Many people say, "Who will show us better times?" Let your face smile on us, LORD.H7227H559H7200H2896H3068H5375H216H64407You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.H5414H8057H3820H6256H1715H8492H72318In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, O LORD, will keep me safe.H3162H7901H7965H3462H3068H910H3427H983