Psalms 3 — NETB

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

3Verse 1Lord, how numerous are my enemies!
Many attack me.
^{Verse 2}Many say about me,
“God will not deliver him.” (Selah)
^{Verse 3}But you, Lord, are a shield that protects me;
you are my glory and the one who restores me.
^{Verse 4}To the Lord I cried out,
and he answered me from his holy hill. (Selah)
^{Verse 5}I rested and slept;
I awoke, for the Lord protects me.
^{Verse 6}I am not afraid of the multitude of people
who attack me from all directions.
^{Verse 7}Rise up, Lord!
Deliver me, my God!
Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw;
you will break the teeth of the wicked.
^{Verse 8}The Lord delivers;
you show favor to your people. (Selah)