psalm

Psalm 3

A psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.

Lord, I have so many enemies!
So many are standing against me.
So many are talking about me:
“Even God won’t help him.” Selah[a]
But you, Lord, are my shield!
You are my glory!
You are the one who restores me.
I cry out loud to the Lord,
and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah
I lie down, sleep, and wake up
because the Lord helps me.
I won’t be afraid of thousands of people
surrounding me on all sides.
Stand up, Lord!
Save me, my God!
In fact, hit all my enemies on the jaw;
shatter the teeth of the wicked!
Rescue comes from the Lord!
May your blessing be on your people! Selah

Footnotes

  1. Psalm 3:2 Heb uncertain; probably a musical term