Psalms 3
1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
A Psalm. Of David. When he went in flight from Absalom his son. Lord, how greatly are they increased who make attacks on me! in great numbers they come against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. (Selah)
Unnumbered are those who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. (Selah)
3 But you, O LORD, are a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
But your strength, O Lord, is round me, you are my glory and the lifter up of my head.
4 I cried to the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. (Selah)
I send up a cry to the Lord with my voice, and he gives me an answer from his holy hill. (Selah)
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
I took my rest in sleep, and then again I was awake; for the Lord was my support.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
I will have no fear, though ten thousand have come round me, putting themselves against me.
7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for you have smitten all my enemies on the cheek bone; you have broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Come to me, Lord; keep me safe, O my God; for you have given all my haters blows on their face-bones; the teeth of the evil-doers have been broken by you.
8 Salvation belongs to the LORD: your blessing is on your people. (Selah)
Salvation comes from the Lord; your blessing is on your people. (Selah)
