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Psalms 3

A psalm of David fleeing Absalom. Despite enemies surrounding him, David declares God as his shield and sustainer. He sleeps peacefully because the Lord sustains him, demonstrating trust in desperate circumstances.

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A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!

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Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah

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But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.

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To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah

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I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.

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I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

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Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

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Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah

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