Psalm 3

1 Lord, how they have increased who trouble me!

The Lord Helps His Troubled PeopleA Psalm of David When He Fled from Absalom His Son. Many are they who rise up against me.

2 Many are they who say of me, There is no help for him in God. Selah3 But You, O Lord, are a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.4 I cried to the Lord with my voice, And He heard me from His holy hill. Selah5 I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me.6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around.7 Arise, O Lord; Save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheekbone; You have broken the teeth of the ungodly.8 Salvation belongs to the Lord. Your blessing is upon 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)