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A Psalm by David [Beloved], when he fled from Absalom [Father peace] his son.
Context: Absalom [Father peace] conspires against David [Beloved] and wins the hearts of Israel [God prevails]. David [Beloved] flees to the Mount of Olives. (2 Sam 15:1-30)
1 Adonai , how my adversaries have increased!
Many are those who rise up against me.
2 Many there are who say of my soul,
“There is no yishu'ah ·salvation· for him in God.”
Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·
3 But you, Adonai , are a shield around me,
my kavod ·weighty glory·, and the one who lifts up my head.
4 I cry to Adonai with my voice,
and he answers me out of his holy hill.
Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·
5 I laid myself down and slept.
I awakened; for Adonai sustains me.
6 I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people
who have set themselves against me on every side.
7 Arise, Adonai !
Save me, my God!
For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone.
You have broken the teeth of the wicked.
8 Yishu'ah ·Salvation· belongs to Adonai .
Your blessing be on your people.
Selah ·contemplation with musical interlude·

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