Psalms 3
1 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.
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are mine adversaries increased! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many [there be] which say of my soul, [There is] no help for him in God. (Selah)
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. (Selah)
3 But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. (Selah)
I cry unto the LORD with my voice, and he answereth me out of his holy hill. (Selah)
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustaineth me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set [themselves] against me round about.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people, that have set themselves against me round about.
7 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.
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 wicked.
8 Salvation [belongeth] unto the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. (Selah)
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing be upon thy people. (Selah)
