Psalms 3
1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from the presence of his son Abessalom. O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? many rise up against me.
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many [are] they that rise up against me.
2 Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. (Pause)
Many [there be] which say of my soul, [There is] no help for him in God. (Selah)
3 But thou, O Lord, art my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.
But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. (Pause)
I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. (Selah)
5 I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set [themselves] against me round about.
7 Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for thou hast smitten all who were without cause mine enemies; thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.
Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies [upon] the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Deliverance is the Lord's, and thy blessing is upon thy people.
Salvation [belongeth] unto the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. (Selah)
