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.

New International Reader’s Version

A psalm of David when he ran away from his son Absalom.

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.

Psalm 3 | King James Version New International Reader’s Version

A psalm of David when he ran away from his son Absalom.