Psalm 3

A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM ABSALOM HIS SON.

1 LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah

3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me;

my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah

5 I laid me down and slept;

I awaked;

for the LORD sustained me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

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.

8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD:

thy blessing is upon thy people.

Selah

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