Psalm 3

Psalm 3

A psalm of David, regarding the time David fled from his son Absalom.

1 O LORD, I have so many enemies;
so many are against me.2 So many are saying,
“God will never rescue him!”
Interludet3 But you, O LORD, are a shield around me;
you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.4 I cried out to the LORD,
and he answered me from his holy mountain.
Interlude5 I lay down and slept,
yet I woke up in safety,
for the LORD was watching over me.6 I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies
who surround me on every side.7 Arise, O LORD!
Rescue me, my God!
Slap all my enemies in the face!
Shatter the teeth of the wicked!8 Victory comes from you, O LORD.
May you bless your people.
Interlude

PSALMS 3

An Early Morning Prayer

1  t I have a lot of enemies, [Lord].
Many fight against

2 me and say,
“God won't rescue you!”

3 But you are my shield,
and you give me victory
and great honor.

4 I pray to you, and you answer
from your sacred hill.

5 I sleep and wake up refreshed
because you, [Lord],
protect me.

6 Ten thousand enemies attack
from every side,
but I am not afraid.

7 Come and save me, [Lord] God!
Break my enemies' jaws
and shatter their teeth,

8 because you protect
and bless your people.