(NLT) Psalms 3 : 1 A psalm of David, regarding the time David fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, I have so many enemies; so many are against me.
(NLT) Psalms 3 : 2 So many are saying, "God will never rescue him!" Interlude
(NLT) Psalms 3 : 3 But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.
(NLT) Psalms 3 : 4 I cried out to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy mountain. Interlude
(NLT) Psalms 3 : 5 I lay down and slept, yet I woke up in safety, for the LORD was watching over me.
(NLT) Psalms 3 : 6 I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.
(NLT) Psalms 3 : 7 Arise, O LORD! Rescue me, my God! Slap all my enemies in the face! Shatter the teeth of the wicked!
(NLT) Psalms 3 : 8 Victory comes from you, O LORD. May you bless your people. Interlude