Psalms 3
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Psalm 3
A psalm by David when he fled from his son Absalom.
1O Lord, look how my enemies have increased!
Many are attacking me.
2Many are saying about me,
“Even with God ⌞on his side⌟,
he won’t be victorious.” Selah
3But you, O Lord, are a shield that surrounds me.
You are my glory.
You hold my head high.
4I call aloud to the Lord,
and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah
5I lie down and sleep.
I wake up again because the Lord continues to support me.
6I am not afraid of the tens of thousands
who have taken positions against me on all sides.
7Arise, O Lord!
Save me, O my God!
You have slapped all my enemies in the face.
You have smashed the teeth of wicked people.
8Victory belongs to the Lord!
May your blessing rest on your people. Selah
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Psalms 3
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A psalm of David concerning the time he had to flee from his son Absalom.
1Lord, my enemies have become so many; so many are rebelling#3:1. Since David is the writer this is clearly a reference to a widespread rebellion against him as king. against me.
2So many are telling me, “God can't save you!” Selah.
3But you, Lord, are a shield protecting me. You give me victory;#3:3. Literally, “you are my glory” which makes little sense in English. you hold my head high.
4I cry out to the Lord for help, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah.
5I lie down to sleep, and in the morning#3:5. Implied. I wake up because the Lord takes care of me.
6I'm not afraid of tens of thousands who surround me, people who are against me.
7Stand up for me, Lord! Save me, my God! Hit all my enemies on the cheek; break the teeth of the wicked!
8Salvation belongs to you, Lord; may you be a blessing to your people. Selah.
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