Psalms 3
The psalmist cries out to the LORD as enemies multiply against him. He confesses God as his shield and the lifter of his head, and lies down in peace because the LORD sustains him.
| v | King James Version | Modern English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. | LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me! |
| 2 | Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. | Many there are who 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. | But You, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high. |
| 4 | I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. | I call out to the LORD. He answers me from His holy mountain. |
| 5 | I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. | I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me. |
| 6 | I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. | I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side. |
| 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. | Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. |
| 8 | Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. | From the LORD comes deliverance. May Your blessing be on Your people. |