3:1 David sang this when he ran away from his son Absalom. Lord, I have many enemies! Many people have turned against me.
3:2 Many are saying about me, “God won’t rescue him.” Selah
3:3 But, Lord, you are my shield, my wonderful God who gives me courage.
3:4 I will pray to the Lord, and he will answer me from his holy mountain. Selah
3:5 I can lie down and go to sleep, and I will wake up again, because the Lord gives me strength.
3:6 Thousands of troops may surround me, but I am not afraid.
3:7 Lord, rise up! My God, come save me! You have struck my enemies on the cheek; you have broken the teeth of the wicked.
3:8 The Lord can save his people. Lord, bless your people. Selah
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