Psalms 3
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A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.
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2
Many there are who say of my soul, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah.
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3
But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
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4
I cry to the LORD with my voice, and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.
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I laid myself down and slept. I awakened, for the LORD sustains me.
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I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.
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Arise, 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.
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Salvation belongs to the LORD. May your blessing be on your people. Selah.
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