THE BOOK OF
PSALMS
PSALM 3

David cries unto the Lord and is heard-Salvation is of the Lord.

A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM ABSALOM HIS SON.

  1 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.