# Psalm 3 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. 
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1. O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 
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2. many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah 
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3. But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head. 
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4. I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah 
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5. I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained me. 
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6. I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. 
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7. Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked. 
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8. Salvation belongs to the LORD; your blessing be on your people! Selah 

(ESV)