PSALM 3

O Lord, how many they are
who oppress me!
Many rise up
against me.

Many say of me,
"there is no salvation
for him in God."
But you, O Lord,
are my shield,
my glory,
he who lifts
my head high.

My voice cried out
to the Lord,
and he answered me
from his holy mountain.
I lay down, and slept.
I rose again,
for the Lord supports me.
I shall not fear
the myriads of people
arrayed against me.

Rise up, O Lord!
Save me, my God!
For you have struck
the cheek of every
adversary, and broken
the teeth of sinners.

Salvation is the Lord's.
May your blessing
be upon
your people.

Translation © 2015 by Donald C. Traxler