1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.
2 Adonai, how many are my foes! Many are rising up against me!
3 Many are saying to my soul: “There is no deliverance for him in God.” Selah
4 But You, Adonai, are a shield around me, my glory and the lifter of my head.
5 I cry out to Adonai with my voice, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah
6 I lie down and sleep. I awake—for Adonai sustains me.
7 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people all around who have taken their stand against me.
8 Arise, Adonai! Deliver me, my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek. You shatter the teeth of the wicked.
9 Deliverance belongs to Adonai. Let Your blessing be on Your people. Selah