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Psalm 3

A psalm of David, regarding the time David fled from his son Absalom. 1O LORD, I have so many enemies;so many are against me. 2 So many are saying,“God will never rescue him!”Interlude Hebrew Selah. The meaning of this word is uncertain, though it is probably a musical or literary term. It is rendered Interlude throughout the Psalms.

3But you, O LORD, are a shield around me;you are my glory, the one who holds my head high. 4 I cried out to the LORD,and he answered me from his holy mountain.Interlude

5I lay down and slept,yet I woke up in safety,for the LORD was watching over me. 6 I am not afraid of ten thousand enemieswho surround me on every side.

7Arise, O LORD!Rescue me, my God!Slap all my enemies in the face!Shatter the teeth of the wicked! 8 Victory comes from you, O LORD.May you bless your people.Interlude