Chapter 3

The prophet's danger and delivery from his son, Absalom: mystically the passion and resurrection of Christ.

1. 1

   The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom. [2 Kings xv.]

2. 2

   Why, O Lord, are they multiplied that afflict me? many are they who rise up against me.

3. 3

   Many say to my soul: There is no salvation for him in his God.

4. 4

   But thou, O Lord, art my protector, my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

5. 5

   I have cried to the Lord with my voice: and he hath heard me from his holy hill.

6. 6

   I have slept and taken my rest: and I have risen up, because the Lord hath protected me.

7. 7

   I will not fear thousands of the people surrounding me: arise, O Lord; save me, O my God.

8. 8

   For thou hast struck all them who are my adversaries without cause: thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.

9. 9

   Salvation is of the Lord: and thy blessing is upon thy people.