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Psalms 3

Douay-Rheims American Edition (DRA) - 1899

9 verses - Formal equivalence (from Latin) - Public Domain

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Psalms 3:1

The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom.

Psalms 3:2

Why, O Lord, are they multiplied that afflict me? many are they who rise up against me.

Psalms 3:3

Many say to my soul: There is no salvation for him in his God.

Psalms 3:4

But thou, O Lord art my protector, my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

Psalms 3:5

I have cried to the Lord with my voice: and he hath heard me from his holy hill.

Psalms 3:6

I have slept and taken my rest: and I have risen up, because the Lord hath protected me.

Psalms 3:7

I will not fear thousands of the people, surrounding me: arise, O Lord; save me, O my God.

Psalms 3:8

For thou hast struck all them who are my adversaries without cause: thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.

Psalms 3:9

Salvation is of the Lord: and thy blessing is upon thy people.

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