Psalm of David, when he fled from the Face of Absalom his Son

Verse 1

O Lord, my foes how great are they? How many up against me stand?

Verse 2

No help is to my soul, they say, In God for him at any hand.

Verse 3

My shield and glory yet art thou, Lord, and the up-lifter of my head:

Verse 4

I with my voice to Jah called, who From's holy hill me answered. Selah

Verse 5

I lay down, slept, and wake did I, For em Jehovah up did bear;

Verse 6

The folk that round against me lie, Ten thousand of them I'll not fear.

Verse 7

O Lord my God to save me rise, For all mine enemies thou hast stroke Upon the cheek-bone; thou likewise The teeth hast of the wicked broke.

Verse 8

This and all such salvation Unto Jehovah doth pertain: Thy people specially upon Thy blessing doth and shall remain.