Psalms 3
1 [A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.] YHWH, how my adversaries have increased. Many 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 who 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 you, YHWH, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
But you, Lord, are my supporter, my glory, and the one who raises up my head.
4 I cried out to YHWH with my voice, and he answered me from 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 down and slept. I awoke, for YHWH sustains 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 who have set themselves against me on every side.
I will not fear the thousands of people surrounding me. Rise up, Lord. Save me, my God.
7 Arise, YHWH. Save me, my God. For you slap all my enemies in the face. You break 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 belongs to YHWH. Your blessing is upon your people. (Selah)
Salvation is of the Lord, and your blessing is upon your people. (Pause)
