A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.
LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! Many are they that rise up against me.
Lord, HOW they are increased who trouble me! Many are they who rise up against me.
Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me.
LORD, I have so many enemies! So many are standing against me.
A Psalm of David. When he fled from the face of his son, Absalom.
The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom.
Meanwhile Absalom and all the people of the men of Israel arrived in Jerusalem. Ahithophel was with him.
Be wonderful with Your lovingkindness, O Savior of those taking refuge at Your right hand from those rising up against them.
“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; and children will rise up against their parents and have them put to death.
All the people answered and said, “His blood be on us and on our children!”
All these kings joined forces, came and camped together at the waters of Merom to fight with Israel.