Morning Prayer of Trust in God.

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

1 O LORD, how my adversaries have increased!
          Many are rising up against me.

2 Many are saying of my soul,
          “There is no deliverance for him in God.”


3 But You, O LORD, are a shield about me,
          My glory, and the One who lifts my head.

4 I was crying to the LORD with my voice,
          And He answered me from His holy mountain.


5 I lay down and slept;
          I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.

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

7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God!
          For You have smitten all my enemies on the cheek;
          You have shattered the teeth of the wicked.

8 Salvation belongs to the LORD;
          Your blessing be upon Your people!