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 concerning the time he had to flee from his son Absalom. Lord, my enemies have become so many; so many are rebelling against me.
2 Many [there are] who say of my soul, [There is] no help for him in God. (Selah)
So many are telling me, “God can't save you!” (Selah)
3 But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
But you, Lord, are a shield protecting me. You give me victory; you hold my head high.
4 I cried to the LORD with my voice, and he heard me from his holy hill. (Selah)
I cry out to the Lord for help, and he answers me from his holy mountain. (Selah)
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
I lie down to sleep, and in the morning I wake up because the Lord takes care of me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set [themselves] against me on all sides.
I'm not afraid of tens of thousands who surround me, people who are against me.
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.
Stand up for me, Lord! Save me, my God! Hit all my enemies on the cheek; break the teeth of the wicked!
8 Salvation [belongeth] to the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. (Selah)
Salvation belongs to you, Lord; may you be a blessing to your people. (Selah)
