Psalm 3
Douay-Rheims 1899
Chapter overview
Surrounded during flight, the psalmist entrusts danger and reputation to God. Protection becomes a shield, prayer receives an answer, and secure sleep leads to renewed courage despite overwhelming opposition on every side.
RefugePrayerProtectionCourage
1The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom.
2Why, O Lord, are they multiplied that afflict me? many are they who rise up against me.
3Many say to my soul: There is no salvation for him in his God.
4But thou, O Lord art my protector, my glory, and the lifter up of my head.
5I have cried to the Lord with my voice: and he hath heard me from his holy hill.
6I have slept and taken my rest: and I have risen up, because the Lord hath protected me.
7I will not fear thousands of the people, surrounding me: arise, O Lord; save me, O my God.
8For thou hast struck all them who are my adversaries without cause: thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.
9Salvation is of the Lord: and thy blessing is upon thy people.
Verses to memorize from Psalm 3
Douay-Rheims 1899 — Public Domain. Where these translations come from.