Psalm 3 Translations

1 A psalm by David, when he fled from the presence of Absalom, his son.

2 YHWH, how my adversaries have multiplied. Many are those rising up against me.

3 Many are those saying about my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah.

4 But you, YHWH, are a shield around me, my honour and the one who lifts my head.

5 Whenever I cry out to YHWH with my voice, he responds to me from his holy mountain. Selah.

6 I lay down and fell asleep. I woke up, for YHWH supports me.

7 I will not be afraid of myriads of people who have taken position against me all around.

8 Rise up, YHWH. Save me, my God. For you have struck all of my enemies on the jaw. You have broken the teeth of wicked people.

9 Salvation is YHWH’s. Your blessing is on your people. Selah.

1 A psalm by David, when he fled from his son, Absalom.

2 YHWH, see how my enemies have multiplied! Those rising against me are too many to count.

3 Many are saying about me, “God won’t save him!” Selah.

4 But you, YHWH, are a shield over me! You restore my honour and lift up my head!

5 Whenever I call out to YHWH, He answers me from his sacred mountain. Selah.

6 I lay down and fell asleep. I woke up, because YHWH is the one who sustains me!

7 I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who take position against me on every side.

8 Rise, YHWH! Save me, my God! You have shamed all my past enemies with a blow to the jaw! You have rendered wicked people toothless!

9 YHWH is the one who saves! Your people are the ones you bless. Selah.