Read Psalms chapter 3 (New American Standard Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. In this chapter: Psalm 3, Morning Prayer of Trust in God., A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom..
1 Lord, how my enemies have increased! Many are rising up against me.
2 Many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah
3 But You, Lord, are a shield around me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.
4 I was crying out to the Lord with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah
5 I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustains me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around.
7 Arise, Lord; save me, my God! For You have struck all my enemies on the cheek; You have shattered the teeth of the wicked.
8 Salvation belongs to the Lord; May Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah