{2Sa 17:15-29; Psa 3, 63 ^**}

    ^3:1 Jehovah, how my adversaries are increased! Many are those who rise up against me. ^3:2 Many there are who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah {a pause in speech or singing}.

    ^3:3 But you, O Jehovah, are a shield on my behalf, my glory and he who lifts up of my head. ^3:4 I cry to Jehovah with my voice and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah. ^3:5 I laid down and slept. I awoke, because Jehovah sustains me. ^3:6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people who have set themselves against me all around.

    ^3:7 Arise, O Jehovah. Save me, O my God. Because you have struck all my enemies upon the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

    ^3:8 Salvation belongs to Jehovah. Your blessing be upon your people. Selah.