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.

<>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.

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

<>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.

<>I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me, <>his holy hill

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

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

<>I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people

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.

<>thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone

8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

<>Salvation belongeth unto the LORD