3:1 | A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom.* Lord, how* numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.* |
3:2 | Many say about me, “God will not deliver him.”* (Selah)* |
3:3 | But you, Lord, are a shield that protects me;* you are my glory* and the one who restores me.* |
3:4 | To the Lord I cried out,* and he answered me from his holy hill.* (Selah) |
3:5 | I rested and slept; I awoke,* for the Lord protects* me. |
3:6 | I am not afraid* of the multitude of people* who attack me from all directions.* |
3:7 | 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.* |
3:8 | The Lord delivers;* you show favor to your people.* (Selah) |