3:1 |
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. |
3:2 |
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. |
3:3 |
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. |
3:4 |
I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. |
3:5 |
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. |
3:6 |
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. |
3:7 |
Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. |
3:8 |
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. |