Psalms 3:1

[A Psalme of Dauid when he fled from Absalom his sonne.] Lord, how are they increased that trouble mee? many are they that rise vp against me.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.
- American Standard Version (1901)

<A Psalm. Of David. When he went in flight from Absalom his son.> Lord, how greatly are they increased who make attacks on me! in great numbers they come against me.
- Basic English Bible

A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

{A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.} Jehovah, how many are they that trouble me, many they that rise up against me!
- Darby Bible

The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are mine adversaries increased! many are they that rise up against me.
- English Revised Version

Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Psalms 3:1

3:2 My soul - Of me: the soul being commonly put for the person. In God - God hath utterly forsaken him. Selah - This word is no where used but in this poetical book, and in the song of Habakkuk. Probably it was a musical note, directing the singer either to lift up his voice, to make a pause, or to lengthen the tune. But withal, it is generally placed at some remarkable passage; which gives occasion to think that it served also to quicken the attention of the singer and hearer.

3:3 A shield - My defence. My glory - Thou hast formerly given, and wilt farther give occasion of glorying in thy power and favour. Lifter up - Thou wilt restore me to my former power and dignity.