Psalms 3
1 A Psalm. Of David. When he went in flight from Absalom his son. Lord, how greatly are they increased who make attacks on me! in great numbers they come against me.
[A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.] LORD, how my adversaries have increased. Many rise up against me.
2 Unnumbered are those who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. (Selah)
Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no salvation for him in God." (Selah)
3 But your strength, O Lord, is round me, you are my glory and the lifter up of my head.
But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
4 I send up a cry to the Lord with my voice, and he gives me an answer from his holy hill. (Selah)
I cried out to the LORD with my voice, and he answered me from his holy mountain. (Selah)
5 I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.
I lay down and slept. I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.
6 I will have no fear, though ten thousand have come round me, putting themselves against me.
I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.
7 Come to me, Lord; keep me safe, O my God; for you have given all my haters blows on their face-bones; the teeth of the evil-doers have been broken by you.
Arise, LORD. Save me, my God. For you slap all my enemies in the face. You break the teeth of the wicked.
8 Salvation comes from the Lord; your blessing is on your people. (Selah)
Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon your people. (Selah)
