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1. A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.
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2. Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah.
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3. But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, My glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
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4. I cry to Yahweh with my voice, And he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.
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5. I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me.
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6. I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people Who have set themselves against me on every side.
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7. Arise, Yahweh! Save me, my God! For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked.
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8. Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah.
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