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The Book of Psalms, Chapter 3, Verse 2

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1
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many [are] they that rise up against me.
King James Version
Many [there be] which say of my soul, [There is] no help for him in God. Selah.
American Standard Version
Many there are that say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. {{Selah
New English Translation
Many say about me,“God will not deliver him.”(Selah)
World English Bible
Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah.
3
But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4
I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
5
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
6
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set [themselves] against me round about.
7
Arise, O LORD; 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 LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. Selah.
1
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me [when I was] in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2
O ye sons of men, how long [will ye turn] my glory into shame? [how long] will ye love vanity, [and] seek after leasing? Selah.
3
But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4
Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.