Psalms

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

1LORD, how my adversaries have increased!Many are those who rise up against me.

2Many there are who say of my soul,“There is no help for him in God.”Selah.

3But you, LORD, are a shield around me,my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

4I cry to the LORD with my voice,and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5I laid myself down and slept.I awakened, for the LORD sustains me.

6I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of peoplewho have set themselves against me on every side.

7Arise, LORD!Save me, my God!For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone.You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

8Salvation belongs to the LORD.May your blessing be on your people. Selah.

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

1LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

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

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

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

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

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

7Arise, 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.

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