1 <A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. > LORD, how my adversaries have increased. Many rise up against me. NHEB — Psalm 3:1
2 Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no salvation for him in God." Selah. NHEB — Psalm 3:2
3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. NHEB — Psalm 3:3
4 I cried out to the LORD with my voice, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Selah. NHEB — Psalm 3:4
5 I lay down and slept. I awoke, for the LORD sustains me. NHEB — Psalm 3:5
6 I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side. NHEB — Psalm 3:6
7 Arise, LORD. Save me, my God. For you slap all my enemies in the face. You break the teeth of the wicked. NHEB — Psalm 3:7
8 Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon your people. Selah. NHEB — Psalm 3:8