Psalms 3
1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how many are mine adversaries become! Many are they that rise up against me.
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.
2 Many there are that say of my soul: 'There is no salvation for him in God.' (Selah)
Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. (Pause)
3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
But you, O Lord, are my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.
4 With my voice I call unto the LORD, and He answereth me out of His holy mountain. (Selah)
I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. (Pause)
5 I lay me down, and I sleep; I awake, for the LORD sustaineth me.
I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.
6 I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.
7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God; for Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek, Thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.
Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for you have struck all who were without cause mine enemies; you have broken the teeth of sinners.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD; Thy blessing be upon Thy people. (Selah)
Deliverance is the Lord's, and your blessing is upon your people.
