Psalm 3 | 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.