Psalms 3
1 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.
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 help for him in God. (Selah)
Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. (Pause)
3 But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
But you, O Lord, are my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.
4 I cried to the LORD with my voice, and he heard me from his holy hill. (Selah)
I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. (Pause)
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set [themselves] against me on all sides.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.
7 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.
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 [belongeth] to the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. (Selah)
Deliverance is the Lord's, and your blessing is upon your people.
