Psalm 3

1 Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.

2 Many there are that say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah

3 But thou, O Jehovah, art a shield about me; My glory and the lifter up of my head.

4 I cry unto Jehovah with my voice, And he answereth me out of his holy hill. Selah

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for Jehovah sustaineth me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people That have set themselves against me round about.

7 Arise, O Jehovah; save me, O my God: For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; Thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

8 Salvation belongeth unto Jehovah: Thy blessing be upon thy people. Selah

Psalm 3

A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom.

1 Lord, how numerous are my enemies!
Many attack me.

2 Many say about me,
“God will not deliver him.” (Selah)

3 But you, Lord, are a shield that protects me;
you are my glory and the one who restores me.

4 To the Lord I cried out,
and he answered me from his holy hill. (Selah)

5 I rested and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord protects me.

6 I am not afraid of the multitude of people
who attack me from all directions.

7 Rise up,Lord!
Deliver me, my God!
Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw;
you will break the teeth of the wicked.

8 The Lord delivers;
you show favor to your people. (Selah)