You are my shield

Psalm of David.
On the occasion of his flight from Absalom, his son.

Prayer for help

O LORD, how many are my enemies!
What a multitude rises up against me!
How many say about me: No more salvation for him with God! -Pause for a moment.
But you, O LORD, are my shield, you are my glory, and you lift up my head.
With my voice I cry to the Lord, And he answers me from his holy mountain. Pause.
I lie down, and sleep; I awake, for the LORD is my support.
I do not fear the myriads of peoples who besiege me from all sides.
Arise, O LORD! Save me, my God! For you strike all my enemies on the cheek; you break the teeth of the wicked.
Salvation is with the LORD: Your blessing be upon your people!-Pause.