Confidence in Jehovah, in view of increasing enemies mocking it as vain; the realization of Jehovah's supremacy and care.

A psalm of David, when he fled the face of Absalom his son.

How are they multiplied that straiten me, Jehovah! many are rising up against me!

2. Many are saying of my soul, "There is no salvation for him in God!" Selah.

3. But Thou, Jehovah, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

4. With my voice I call unto Jehovah; and out of His holy mount He answereth me. Selah.

5. I have laid me down and slept; I waked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.

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

7. Arise, Jehovah! save me, O my God! but Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the jaw:the teeth of the ungodly Thou hast broken.

8. Salvation is of Jehovah:Thy blessing is upon Thy people, Selah.

Text.-(7) "Put" is better than "because," which indeed gives no just sense. The force is, that even while he prays the answer is given, and his prayer changes to triumph and to praise.

Connections.-"Many are saying:" contrast with psalm 4:6.