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