3Psalms 3

PSAL. III. / The securitie of Gods protection. / A Psalme of Dauid when he fled from Absalom his sonne.

1Lord, how are they increased that trouble mee? many are they that rise vp against me.Select Psalms 3:1

2Many there bee which say of my soule, There is no helpe for him in God. Selah.Select Psalms 3:2

3But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter vp of mine head.Select Psalms 3:3

4I cryed vnto the Lord with my voyce, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.Select Psalms 3:4

5I layd me downe and slept; I awaked, for the Lord sustained me.Select Psalms 3:5

6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that haue set themselues against me round about.Select Psalms 3:6

7Arise, O Lord, saue mee, O my God; for thou hast smitten all mine enemies vpon the cheeke bone: thou hast broken the teeth of the vngodly.Select Psalms 3:7

8Saluation belongeth vnto the Lord: thy blessing is vpon thy people. Selah.Select Psalms 3:8