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https://rest.api.bible/v1/bibles/{bibleId}/chapters/{chapterId}To fetch information for a single chapter, you must send a GET request to the above API endpoint using the Bible ID and Chapter ID you would like to fetch. For more information, check out our Chapters Guide.
Tip: In addition to information about the given chapter, this endpoint will also return all verse content included in that chapter within the content field. Verse content will be configured based on the given input parameters, see our Verse Content Guide for more.
A psalm of David concerning the time he had to flee from his son Absalom.
1Lord, my enemies have become so many; so many are rebelling3:1. Since David is the writer this is clearly a reference to a widespread rebellion against him as king. against me.
2So many are telling me, “God can't save you!” Selah.
3But you, Lord, are a shield protecting me. You give me victory;3:3. Literally, “you are my glory” which makes little sense in English. you hold my head high.
4I cry out to the Lord for help, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah.
5I lie down to sleep, and in the morning3:5. Implied. I wake up because the Lord takes care of me.
6I'm not afraid of tens of thousands who surround me, people who are against me.
7Stand up for me, Lord! Save me, my God! Hit all my enemies on the cheek; break the teeth of the wicked!
8Salvation belongs to you, Lord; may you be a blessing to your people. Selah.