Psalm 3

New International Reader's Version

³ Lord, you are like a shield that keeps me safe.
    You bring me honor. You help me win the battle.
⁴ I call out to the Lord.
    He answers me from his holy mountain.

⁵ I lie down and sleep.
    I wake up again, because the Lord takes care of me.
⁶ I won’t be afraid even though tens of thousands
    attack me on every side.

⁷ Lord, rise up!
    My God, save me!
Strike all my enemies in the face.
    Break the teeth of sinful people.

⁸ Lord, you are the one who saves.
    May your blessing be on your people.