PSALMS 3-4

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Morning Prayer of Trust in God.A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
3:1 O LORD, how my adversaries have increased!

Many are rising up against me.

2 Many are saying of my soul,

“There is no deliverance for him in God.” Selah.

3 But You, O LORD, are a shield about me,

My glory, and the One who lifts my head.

4 I was crying to the LORD with my voice,

And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah.

5 I lay down and slept;

I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people

Who have set themselves against me round about.

7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God!

For You have smitten all my enemies on the cheek;

You have shattered the teeth of the wicked.

8 Salvation belongs to the LORD;

Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah.

Evening Prayer of Trust in God.For the choir director; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
4:1 Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have relieved me in my distress;

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer.

2 O sons of men, how long will my honor become a reproach?

How long will you love what is worthless and aim at deception? Selah.

3 But know that the LORD has set apart the godly man for Himself;

The LORD hears when I call to Him.

4 Tremble, and do not sin;

Meditate in your heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.

5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness,

And trust in the LORD.

6 Many are saying, “Who will show us any good?”

Lift up the light of Your countenance upon us, O LORD!

7 You have put gladness in my heart,

More than when their grain and new wine abound.

8 In peace I will both lie down and sleep,

For You alone, O LORD, make me to dwell in safety.

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