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◄ Psalm 3 ►

Berean Study Bible

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1A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!

1LORD, I have so many persecutors! Many are rising up against me!

2Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah

2Many are saying about me, "God will never deliver him!" Interlude

3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

3But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

4To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah

4I cry aloud to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Interlude

5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.

5I lie down and sleep, I wake up, because the LORD sustains me.

6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

6I will not fear multitudes of people, who set themselves against me on every side.

7Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

7Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! For you strike the jaw of all my enemies, and you break the teeth of the wicked.

8Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah

8Deliverance comes from the LORD! May your blessing be on your people. Interlude