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Psalm 3

1 I have so many enemies, Lord, so many who turn against me!

1 <<A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom, his son.>> Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

2 They talk about me and say, "God will not help him."

2 Many there are who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3 But you, O Lord, are always my shield from danger; you give me victory and restore my courage.

3 But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, My glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

4 I call to the Lord for help, and from his sacred hill he answers me.

4 I cry to Yahweh with my voice, And he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5 I lie down and sleep, and all night long the Lord protects me.

5 I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me.

6 I am not afraid of the thousands of enemies who surround me on every side.

6 I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people Who have set themselves against me on every side.

7 Come, Lord! Save me, my God! You punish all my enemies and leave them powerless to harm me.

7 Arise, Yahweh! Save me, my God! For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

8 Victory comes from the Lord - may he bless his people.

8 Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah.

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