Psalms 3
1 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.
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 be which 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 about me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
But thou, O Lord, art my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.
4 I cry unto the LORD with my voice, and he answereth me out of 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 sustaineth me.
I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people, that have set themselves against me round about.
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 mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.
Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for thou hast smitten all who were without cause mine enemies; thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing be upon thy people. (Selah)
Deliverance is the Lord's, and thy blessing is upon thy people.
