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David, facing numerous adversaries who mock his trust in God, expresses his deep distress. Despite the overwhelming opposition, he declares his unwavering faith in the Lord as his shield, glory, and sustainer. He confidently prays for deliverance, affirming that salvation belongs solely to the Lord.

The Crisis and the Taunt

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A Psalm of David, in his fleeing from the face of Absalom his son. Jehovah, how have my distresses multiplied! Many are rising up against me.
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Many are saying of my soul, `There is no salvation for him in God.' Selah.

Trusting God as My Shield

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And Thou, O Jehovah, art a shield for me, My honour, and lifter up of my head.
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My voice is unto Jehovah: I call: And He answereth me from his holy hill, Selah.

Peaceful Sleep Amidst Danger

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I--I have lain down, and I sleep, I have waked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.
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I am not afraid of myriads of people, That round about they have set against me.

A Prayer for Divine Deliverance

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Rise, O Jehovah! save me, my God. Because Thou hast smitten All mine enemies on the cheek. The teeth of the wicked Thou hast broken.
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Of Jehovah is this salvation; On Thy people is Thy blessing! Selah.
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