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Psalm 3
Chapter summary coming soon.
Verse 1. A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
Verse 2. Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah
Verse 3. But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
Verse 4. To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah
Verse 5. I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.
Verse 6. I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
Verse 7. Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
Verse 8. Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah