1 A Psalm of David, in his fleeing from the face of Absalom his son. Jehovah, how have my distresses multiplied! Many are rising up against me.

O Lord, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me.

2 M any are saying of my soul, `There is no salvation for him in God.' Selah.

Many are saying of my soul, “There is no deliverance for him in God.” Selah.

3 A nd Thou, O Jehovah, a shield for me, My honour, and lifter up of my head.

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

4 M y voice unto Jehovah: I call: And He answereth me from his holy hill, Selah.

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

5 I -- I have lain down, and I sleep, I have waked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.

I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustains me.

6 I am not afraid of myriads of people, That round about they have set against me.

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

7 R ise, O Jehovah! save me, my God. Because Thou hast smitten All mine enemies the cheek. The teeth of the wicked Thou hast broken.

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

8 O f Jehovah this salvation; On Thy people Thy blessing! Selah.

Salvation belongs to the Lord; Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah.