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Psalm 3

English Standard Version

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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.” [1] (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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Psalm 3

New International Version

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1 Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! 2 Many are saying of me, ‘God will not deliver him.’[1] 3 But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. 4 I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me. 6 I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. 7 Arise, Lord! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. 8 From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. 

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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

New International Reader’s Version

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1 LORD, I have so many enemies! So many people are rising up against me! 2 Many are saying about me, ‘God will not save him.’ 3 LORD, you are like a shield that keeps me safe. You bring me honour. You help me win the battle. 4 I call out to the LORD. He answers me from his holy mountain. 5 I lie down and sleep. I wake up again, because the LORD takes care of me. 6 I won’t be afraid even though tens of thousands attack me on every side. 7 LORD, rise up! My God, save me! Strike all my enemies in the face. Break the teeth of sinful people. 8 LORD, you are the one who saves. May your blessing be on your people. 

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