1 A
Psalm of
David, when he
fled from Absalom his
son.
LORD, 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
God.
Selah.
3 But thou, O
LORD, art a
shield for me; my
glory, and the lifter
up of mine
head.
4 I
cried unto the
LORD with my
voice, and he
heard me out of his
holy hill.
Selah.
5 I laid me
down and
slept; I
awaked; for the
LORD sustained me.
6 I will not be
afraid of ten
thousands of
people, that have
set themselves against me round
about.
7 Arise, O
LORD;
save me, O my
God: for thou hast
smitten all mine
enemies upon the cheek
bone; thou hast
broken the
teeth of the
ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the
LORD: thy
blessing is upon thy
people.
Selah.