PSALMS 3


1 (A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.)

Psalm 3 was probably composed by David when fleeing Jerusalem at the time of Absalom's revolt, when "many" were rising up against him. 

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Yahweh, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in Elohim. Selah.

3 But thou, O Yahweh, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

4 I cried unto Yahweh with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for Yahweh sustained me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

Multitudes called 'crucify him'

7 Arise, O Yahweh; save me, O my Elohim: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8 Salvation belongeth unto Yahweh: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.