Psalms 3 — parallel

3:1

A Psalm of David, when he fled from the presence of his son Abessalom.

A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!

3:2

O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? many rise up against me.

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3:3

Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. Pause.

^3:2 Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.”

3:4

But thou, O Lord, art my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.

^3:3 But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

3:5

I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. Pause.

^3:4 To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah

3:6

I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.

^3:5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.

3:7

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.

^3:6 I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

3:8

Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for thou hast smitten all who were without cause mine enemies; thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.

^3:7 Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

3:9

Deliverance is the Lord's, and thy blessing is upon thy people.

^3:8 Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah