1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they multiplied that trouble me? many [are] they that rise up against me.

2 \\3:1\\A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they multiplied that trouble me? many are they that rise up against me.

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

4 \\3:3\\But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

5 \\3:4\\I cried to the LORD with my voice, and he heard me from his holy hill. Selah.

6 \\3:5\\I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

7 \\3:6\\I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me on all sides.

8 \\3:7\\Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all my enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

9 \\3:8\\Salvation belongeth to the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.