1(3-1) A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. (3-2) LORD, how many are mine adversaries become! Many are they that rise up against me.

2(3-3) Many there are that say of my soul: 'There is no salvation for him in God.' Selah

3(3-4) But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

4(3-5) With my voice I call unto the LORD, and He answereth me out of His holy mountain. Selah

5(3-6) I lay me down, and I sleep; I awake, for the LORD sustaineth me.

6(3-7) I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

7(3-8) Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God; for Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek, Thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

8(3-9) Salvation belongeth unto the LORD; Thy blessing be upon Thy people. Selah