Psalms 3
1 A psalm of David concerning the time he had to flee from his son Absalom. Lord, my enemies have become so many; so many are rebelling 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 So many are telling me, “God can't save you!” (Selah)
Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no salvation for him in God." (Selah)
3 But you, Lord, are a shield protecting me. You give me victory; you hold my head high.
But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
4 I cry out to the Lord for help, and he answers me from his holy mountain. (Selah)
I cried out to the LORD with my voice, and he answered me from his holy mountain. (Selah)
5 I lie down to sleep, and in the morning I wake up because the Lord takes care of me.
I lay down and slept. I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.
6 I'm not afraid of tens of thousands who surround me, people who are against me.
I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.
7 Stand up for me, Lord! Save me, my God! Hit all my enemies on the cheek; break the teeth of the wicked!
Arise, LORD. Save me, my God. For you slap all my enemies in the face. You break the teeth of the wicked.
8 Salvation belongs to you, Lord; may you be a blessing to your people. (Selah)
Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon your people. (Selah)
