Psalms 3: 1 - 4: 8
| A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. |
| 1LORD, how my adversaries have increased! |
| Many are those who rise up against me. |
| 2Many there are who say of my soul, |
| “There is no help for him in God.” Selah. |
| 3But you, LORD, are a shield around me, |
| my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. |
| 4I cry to the LORD with my voice, |
| and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah. |
| 5I laid myself down and slept. |
| I awakened; for the LORD sustains me. |
| 6I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people |
| who have set themselves against me on every side. |
| 7Arise, LORD! |
| Save me, my God! |
| For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. |
| You have broken the teeth of the wicked. |
| 8Salvation belongs to the LORD. |
| May your blessing be on your people. Selah. |
| For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David. |
| 1Answer me when I call, God of my righteousness. |
| Give me relief from my distress. |
| Have mercy on me, and hear my prayer. |
| 2You sons of men, how long shall my glory be turned into dishonour? |
| Will you love vanity and seek after falsehood? Selah. |
| 3But know that the LORD has set apart for himself him who is godly: |
| The LORD will hear when I call to him. |
| 4Stand in awe, and don’t sin. |
| Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah. |
| 5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. |
| Put your trust in the LORD. |
| 6Many say, “Who will show us any good?” |
| LORD, let the light of your face shine on us. |
| 7You have put gladness in my heart, |
| more than when their grain and their new wine are increased. |
| 8In peace I will both lay myself down and sleep, |
| for you, the LORD alone, make me live in safety. |
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