Psalm 3 Lyrics

The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom.

Why, O Lord, are they multiplied that afflict me?
Many are they who rise up against me.
Many say to my soul:
There is no salvation for him in his God.

But thou, O Lord art my protector,
My glory, and the lifter up of my head.
I have cried to the Lord with my voice:
And he hath heard me from his holy hill.

I have slept and taken my rest:
And I have risen up, because the Lord hath protected me.

I will not fear thousands of the people,
Surrounding me: arise, O Lord; save me, O my God.

For thou hast struck all them
Who are my adversaries without cause:
Thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.

Salvation is of the Lord:
And thy blessing is upon thy people.