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

1 - Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

2 - Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3 - But thou, O L ORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

4 - I cried unto the L ORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5 - I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the L ORD sustained me.

6 - I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

7 - Arise, O L ORD ; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8 - Salvation belongeth unto the L ORD : thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.