Psalms Chapter 3

A Psalm of David When He Fled from His Son Absalom

¹ Yahveh, I have so many enemies;

      so many are working against me;

         ²so many are saying,

            “God’s not going to help him.”                                  Ps 3:1-2

³ But you’re my shield, Yahveh, my glory,

         the One that holds my head up.

⁴ When I call out to you,

      you answer from your holy mountain.                            

⁵ I lie down to sleep and wake up again

      because you sustain me.

⁶ I won’t be afraid if 10,000 oppose me.

⁷ Arise, Yahveh; rescue me.

      Slap my enemies;

      knock out their teeth.

⁸ Victory comes from you;

      bless your people!                                                             Ps 3:3-8