Common English Bible

Psalms 3 Common English Bible (CEB)

1. Lord, I have so many enemies!So many are standing against me.

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

2. So many are talking about me:"Even God won’t help him." Selah

3. But you, Lord, are my shield!You are my glory!You are the one who restores me.

4. I cry out loud to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah

5. I lie down, sleep, and wake upbecause the Lord helps me.

6. I won’t be afraid of thousands of peoplesurrounding me on all sides.

7. Stand up, Lord!Save me, my God!In fact, hit all my enemies on the jaw;shatter the teeth of the wicked!

8. Rescue comes from the Lord!May your blessing be on your people! Selah