3:1  A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

3:2  Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah.

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

3:4  I cry to Yahweh with my voice, And he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.

3:5  I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me.

3:6  I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people Who have set themselves against me on every side.

3:7  Arise, Yahweh! Save me, my God! For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

3:8  Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah.