Ps 3:1O LORD, how my enemies have increased! Many are rising up against me.
Ps 3:2Many are saying of me, "There is no help [no salvation] for him in God." Selah.
Ps 3:3¶ But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory [and my honor], and the One who lifts my head.
Ps 3:4With my voice I was crying to the LORD, And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah.
Ps 3:5I lay down and slept [safely]; I awakened, for the LORD sustains me.
Ps 3:6I will not be intimidated or afraid of the ten thousands Who have set themselves against me all around.
Ps 3:7¶ Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek; You have shattered the teeth of the wicked.
Ps 3:8Salvation belongs to the LORD; May Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah. To the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.<SS>