Psalm 3

Confidence in Troubled Times

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

1 Lord, how my foes increase!
There are many who attack me.

2 Many say about me,
"There is no help for him in God." Selah

3 But You, Lord, are a shield around me,
my glory, and the One who lifts up my head.

4 I cry aloud to the Lord,
and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah

5 I lie down and sleep;
I wake again because the Lord sustains me.

6 I am not afraid of the thousands of people
who have taken their stand against me on every side.

7 Rise up, Lord!
Save me, my God!
You strike all my enemies on the cheek;
You break the teeth of the wicked.

8 Salvation belongs to the Lord;
may Your blessing be 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)