<The Psalms. 3

[1] LORD, how are mine adversaries increased! many are they that rise up against me.

[2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah

[3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

[4] I cry unto the LORD with my voice, and he answereth me out of his holy hill. Selah

[5] I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustaineth me.

[6] I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people, that have set themselves against me round about.

[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 wicked.

[8] Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing be upon thy people. Selah