Psalm 3

1 A psalm by David when he fled from his son Absalom. O Lord, look how my enemies have increased!Many are attacking me.2 Many are saying about me,“Even with God on his side,he won’t be victorious.”Selah3 But you, O Lord, are a shield that surrounds me.You are my glory.You hold my head high.4 I call aloud to the Lord,and he answers me from his holy mountain.Selah5 I lie down and sleep.I wake up again because the Lord continues to support me.6 I am not afraid of the tens of thousandswho have taken positions against me on all sides.7 Arise, O Lord!Save me, O my God!You have slapped all my enemies in the face.You have smashed the teeth of wicked people.8 Victory belongs to the Lord!May your blessing rest on your 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)