Psalms 3

(Written by David when he was running from his son Absalom.)

₁I have a lot of enemies, LORD.

Many fight against ₂me and say,

“God won't rescue you!”

₃But you are my shield,

and you give me victory

and great honour.

₄I pray to you, and you answer

from your sacred hill.

₅I sleep and wake up refreshed

because you, LORD,

protect me.

₆Ten thousand enemies attack

from every side,

but I am not afraid.

₇Come and save me, LORD God!

Break my enemies' jaws

and shatter their teeth,

₈because you protect

and bless your people.