Psalm 3

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O Lord, how my enemies have increased!

Many are rising up against me.
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Many are saying of me,
“There is no help [no salvation] for him in God.” ^(a)Selah.

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But You, O Lord, are a shield for me,
My glory [and my honor], and the One who lifts my head.

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

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I lay down and slept [safely];
I awakened, for the Lord sustains me.

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I will not be intimidated or afraid of the ten thousands
Who have set themselves against me all around.

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

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

a. Psalm 3:2: Selah may mean: Pause, Crescendo or Musical interlude or may have some other unknown meaning; and so throughout.