I lie down and sleep. I awake—for Adonai sustains me.
The people of Israel were defeated there before the followers of David, and the slaughter that day was great—20,000 men.
The kings of earth set themselves up and rulers conspire together against Adonai and against His Anointed One :
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me: Your rod and Your staff comfort me.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
Nations are in uproar, kingdoms totter, He utters His voice, the earth melts!
When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
When you walk, they will guide you. When you lie down, they will watch over you, and when you wake up, they will speak to you.
What then shall we say in view of these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
