Chapter 3

King David recounteth his danger, when his son Absalom conspired against him: ℣.4 and thanketh God for his delivery: ℣.9 acknowledging all help to be from God. Mystically, Christ's persecution, Death, Burial, and Resurrection.

1. 1

   The Psalm of David, when he fled from the face of Absalom his son they multiplied that trouble me? Many rise

2. 2

   Lord why are up against me.

3. 3

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

4. 4

   But thou Lord art my protector, my glory, & exalting my head.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   I have slept, and have been at rest; and have risen up, because our lord hath taken me.

7. 7

   I will not fear thousands of people compassing me: arise Lord, save me my God.

8. 8

   Because thou hast strucken all that are my adversaries without cause: thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.

9. 9

   Salvation is our Lord's: and thy blessing upon thy people.