Book One (Psalms 1-41) "Concerning Man"

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.


1:   LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

2:   Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3:   But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

4:   I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5:   I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

6:   I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

7:   Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God:

thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8:   Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.


To the chief Musician on Neginoth.


title when he...his son See 2Sa. 15-18.

subtitle To the chief Musician. See The Companion Bible, Appendix 64.