Psalm 3

Psalm 3 ¹ A psalm of David when he ran away from his son Absalom. 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 honor. 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.