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Psalm 3
A psalm of David. When he fled from his son Absalom.
Lord, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
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Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.”
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Many, Lord, are asking, “Who will bring us prosperity?” Let the light of your face shine on us.
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Declare them guilty, O God! Let their intrigues be their downfall. Banish them for their many sins, for they have rebelled against you.
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what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them?
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In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises.
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In his pride the wicked man does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.
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Why does the wicked man revile God? Why does he say to himself, “He won’t call me to account”?
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Break the arm of the wicked man; call the evildoer to account for his wickedness that would not otherwise be found out.
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The Lord looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God.
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who saves me from my enemies. You exalted me above my foes; from a violent man you rescued me.
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You will destroy their descendants from the earth, their posterity from mankind.
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But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people.
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Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me.
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For I hear many whispering, “Terror on every side!” They conspire against me and plot to take my life.
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Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in him.
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From heaven the Lord looks down and sees all mankind;
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This poor man called, and the Lord heard him; he saved him out of all his troubles.
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Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days,
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The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all;
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Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked;
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I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,
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Many have become my enemies without cause; those who hate me without reason are numerous.
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He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.
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Many, Lord my God, are the wonders you have done, the things you planned for us. None can compare with you; were I to speak and tell of your deeds, they would be too many to declare.
