The Psalms

[A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.] O Lord, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me.

Many are saying of my soul, "There is no deliverance for him in God." [Selah].

But Thou, O Lord, art a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.

I was crying to the Lord with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain.[Selah].

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about.

Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God! For Thou hast smitten all my enemies on the cheek; Thou hast shattered the teeth of the wicked.

Salvation belongs to the Lord; Thy blessing [be] upon Thy people![Selah].