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

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)