Psalms 3
1 [A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.] LORD, how my adversaries have increased. Many 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 who 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 you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
But you, O Lord, are my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.
4 I cried out to the LORD with my voice, and he answered me from 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 down and slept. I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.
I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.
6 I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.
7 Arise, LORD. Save me, my God. For you slap all my enemies in the face. You break 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 belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon your people. (Selah)
Deliverance is the Lord's, and your blessing is upon your people.
