Psalm 3

King James Version

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. 

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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Psalm 3

English Standard Version

Save Me, O My God

1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. O Lord, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; (2Sa 15:12; 2Sa 15:14; 2Sa 18:31) 

2 many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” (2Sa 16:8; Ps 71:11) 

3 But you, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. (Ge 15:1; Job 1:10; Job 10:15; Ps 27:5; Ps 28:7; Ps 84:9; Ps 119:114) 

4 I cried aloud to the Lord, and he answered me from his holy hill. (Ps 2:6; Ps 6:8; Ps 34:4; Ps 34:6; Ps 60:5; Ps 77:1; Ps 108:6; Ps 142:1) 

5 I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the Lord sustained me. (Le 26:6; Job 11:18; Ps 4:8; Pr 3:24) 

6 I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. (1Ki 20:12; Ps 23:4; Ps 27:3; Isa 22:7) 

7 Arise, O Lord! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked. (Nu 10:35; Job 16:10; Job 29:17; Ps 7:6; Ps 9:19; Ps 10:12; Ps 58:6) 

8 Salvation belongs to the Lord; your blessing be on your people! (Ps 37:39; Ps 62:7; Isa 43:11; Isa 45:21; Jer 3:23; Ho 13:4; Jon 2:9; Re 7:10; Re 19:1) 

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