A Psalm of David, when he fled from the presence of his son Abessalom.

3:1 O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? many rise up against me.

3:2 Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. Pause.

3:3 But thou, O Lord, art my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.

3:4 I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. Pause.

3:5 I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.

3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.

3:7 Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for thou hast smitten all who were without cause mine enemies; thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.

3:8 Deliverance is the Lord's, and thy blessing is upon thy people.

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

3:1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

3:2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3:3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

3:4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

3:5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

3:7 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.

3:8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.