Psalms 3-4 - ESV Online

PSALMS 3-4

Save Me, O My God

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
3:1

O Lord, how many are my foes!

Many are rising against me; 2

many are saying of my soul,

“There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah
3

But you, O Lord, are a shield about me,

my glory, and the lifter of my head. 4

I cried aloud to the Lord,

and he answered me from his holy hill. Selah
5

I lay down and slept;

I woke again, for the Lord sustained me. 6

I will not be afraid of many thousands of people

who have set themselves against me all around.
7

Arise, O Lord!

Save me, O my God!

For you strike all my enemies on the cheek;

you break the teeth of the wicked.
8

Salvation belongs to the Lord;

your blessing be on your people! Selah Answer Me When I Call

To the choirmaster: with stringed instruments. A Psalm of David.
4:1

Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness!

You have given me relief when I was in distress.

Be gracious to me and hear my prayer!
2

O men, how long shall my honor be turned into shame?

How long will you love vain words and seek after lies? Selah 3

But know that the Lord has set apart the godly for himself;

the Lord hears when I call to him.
4

Be angry, and do not sin;

ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Selah 5

Offer right sacrifices,

and put your trust in the Lord.
6

There are many who say, “Who will show us some good?

Lift up the light of your face upon us, O Lord!” 7

You have put more joy in my heart

than they have when their grain and wine abound.
8

In peace I will both lie down and sleep;

for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.

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