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Psalms 3

Young's Literal Translation (YLT) - 1898

8 verses - Ultra-literal (word-for-word) - Public Domain

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Psalms 3:1

A Psalm of David, in his fleeing from the face of Absalom his son. Jehovah, how have my distresses multiplied! Many are rising up against me.

Psalms 3:2

Many are saying of my soul, `There is no salvation for him in God.' Selah.

Psalms 3:3

And Thou, O Jehovah, [art] a shield for me, My honour, and lifter up of my head.

Psalms 3:4

My voice [is] unto Jehovah: I call: And He answereth me from his holy hill, Selah.

Psalms 3:5

I -- I have lain down, and I sleep, I have waked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.

Psalms 3:6

I am not afraid of myriads of people, That round about they have set against me.

Psalms 3:7

Rise, O Jehovah! save me, my God. Because Thou hast smitten All mine enemies [on] the cheek. The teeth of the wicked Thou hast broken.

Psalms 3:8

Of Jehovah [is] this salvation; On Thy people [is] Thy blessing! Selah.

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