1 LORD, I have so many persecutors! Many are rising up against me! ISV — Psalm 3:1
2 Many are saying about me, “God will never deliver him!” Interlude ISV — Psalm 3:2
3 But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. ISV — Psalm 3:3
4 I cry aloud a3:4 Lit. with my voice to the LORD, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Interlude ISV — Psalm 3:4
5 I lie down and sleep, I wake up, because the LORD sustains me. ISV — Psalm 3:5
6 I will not fear multitudes of b3:6 Or ten thousand people, who set themselves against me on every side. ISV — Psalm 3:6
7 Arise, LORD! Deliver me, my God! For you strike the jaw of all my enemies, and you break the teeth of the wicked. ISV — Psalm 3:7
8 Deliverance comes from the LORD! May your blessing be on your people. Interlude ISV — Psalm 3:8