1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that
trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no
help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the
lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of
his holy hill. Selah.
5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained
me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have
set themselves against
me round about.
7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all
mine enemies upon the
cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon
thy people. Selah.
