Psalm 3 3 Psalms Book 1 Catholic Public Domain Version Deliver Me, O LORD! (2 Samuel 15:13–29)
1 CPDV A Psalm of David. When he fled from the face of his son, Absalom. Lord, why have those who trouble me been multiplied? Many rise up against me. BSB BSB: A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
2 CPDV Many say to my soul, “There is no salvation for him in his God.” Pause BSB BSB: Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah
3 CPDV But you, Lord, are my supporter, my glory, and the one who raises up my head. BSB BSB: But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
4 CPDV I have cried out to the Lord with my voice, and he has heard me from his holy mountain. Pause BSB BSB: To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah
5 CPDV I have slept, and I have been stupefied. But I awakened because the Lord has taken me up. BSB BSB: I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.
6 CPDV I will not fear the thousands of people surrounding me. Rise up, Lord. Save me, my God. BSB BSB: I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
7 CPDV For you have struck all those who oppose me without cause. You have broken the teeth of sinners. BSB BSB: Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
8 CPDV Salvation is of the Lord, and your blessing is upon your people. Pause BSB BSB: Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah
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