English Standard Version

Psalm 3 English Standard Version (ESV)

Save Me, O My God

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

1. O Lord, how many are my foes!Many are rising against me;

2. many are saying of my soul, there is no salvation for him in God. Selah

3. But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,my glory, and the lifter of my head.

4. I cried aloud to the Lord,and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah

5. I lay down and slept;I woke again, for the Lord sustained me.

6. I will not be afraid of many thousands of peoplewho have set themselves against me all around.

7. Arise, O Lord!Save me, O my God!For you strike all my enemies on the cheek;you break the teeth of the wicked.

8. Salvation belongs to the Lord;your blessing be on your people! Selah