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3:1  A psalm by David. When he fled from Absalom, his son. O Lord, how my foes are multiplying! Many are rising up against me!
3:2  Many are saying about my life, Interlude “There is no salvation for him in God.”
3:3  But you, O Lord, are a shield for me. You are my glory and the one who lifts up my head.
3:4  With a loud voice I cry out to the Lord, Interlude and he answers me from his holy mountain.
3:5  I lie down, and I sleep. I awake, because the Lord sustains me.
3:6  I will not be afraid of the thousands of people who line up against me on all sides.
3:7  Rise up, O Lord! Save me, my God! Yes, you will strike all my enemies on the jaw. The teeth of the wicked you will break.
3:8  Salvation belongs to the Lord. Interlude Your blessing rests on your people.