1 The Psalm of David, when he fled from the face of Absalom his son.
1 The Psalm of David, when he fled from the face of Absalom his son.
2 Lord why are they multiplied that trouble me? Many rise up against me.
2 Lord why are they multiplied that trouble me? Many rise up against me.
3 Many say to my soul: There is no salvation for him in his God.
3 Many say to my soul: There is no salvation for him in his God.
4 But thou Lord art my protector, my glory, & exalting my head.
4 But thou Lord art my protector, my glory, & exalting my head.
5 With my voice I have cried to our Lord: and he hath heard me from his holy hill.
5 With my voice I have cried to our Lord: and he hath heard me from his holy hill.
6 I have slept, and have been at rest; and have risen up, because our lord hath taken me.
6 I have slept, and have been at rest; and have risen up, because our lord hath taken me.
7 I will not fear thousands of people compassing me: arise Lord, save me my God.
7 I will not fear thousands of people compassing me: arise Lord, save me my God.
8 Because thou hast strucken all that are my adversaries without cause: thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.
8 Because thou hast strucken all that are my adversaries without cause: thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.
9 Salvation is our Lord's: and thy blessing upon thy people.
9 Salvation is our Lord's: and thy blessing upon thy people.