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 Absalom his son. LORD, how are they multiplied that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many there are that say of my soul: 'There is no salvation for him in God.' (Selah)
Many there are who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. (Selah)
3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of 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 from his holy hill. (Selah)
5 I lay me down, and I sleep; I awake, for the LORD sustaineth me.
I laid me down and slept; I awoke; for the LORD sustained 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, that have set themselves against me on all sides.
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, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all my enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD; Thy blessing be upon Thy people. (Selah)
Salvation belongeth to the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. (Selah)
