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

¹ Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.

² Many there are that say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. [Selah

³ But thou, O Jehovah, art a shield about me; My glory, and the lifter up of my head.

⁴ I cry unto Jehovah with my voice, And he answereth me out of his holy hill. [Selah

⁵ I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for Jehovah sustaineth me.

⁶ I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people That have set themselves against me round about.

⁷ Arise, O Jehovah; save me, O my God: For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; Thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

⁸ Salvation belongeth unto Jehovah: Thy blessing be upon thy people. [Selah