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 face of his son, Absalom. Lord, why have those who trouble me been 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 to my soul, “There is no salvation 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, Lord, are my supporter, my glory, and the one who raises up my head.
4 With my voice I call unto the LORD, and He answereth me out of His holy mountain. (Selah)
I have cried out to the Lord with my voice, and he has heard me from his holy mountain. (Pause)
5 I lay me down, and I sleep; I awake, for the LORD sustaineth me.
I have slept, and I have been stupefied. But I awakened because the Lord has taken me up.
6 I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
I will not fear the thousands of people surrounding me. Rise up, Lord. Save me, my God.
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.
For you have struck all those who oppose me without cause. You have broken the teeth of sinners.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD; Thy blessing be upon Thy people. (Selah)
Salvation is of the Lord, and your blessing is upon your people. (Pause)
