1 Psalm 3 Confidence in Troubled Times A psalm of David when he fled from his son Absalom. Lord , how my foes increase! There are many who attack me.2 Many say about me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah 3 But you, Lord , are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.4 I cry aloud to the Lord , and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah 5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again because the Lord sustains me.6 I will not be afraid of thousands of people who have taken their stand against me on every side.7 Rise up, Lord ! Save me, my God! You strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked.8 Salvation belongs to the Lord ; may your blessing be on your people. Selah