Chapter Summary
Psalm 3, written when David fled from his son Absalom's rebellion, expresses trust in God amid overwhelming enemies. Despite many saying God will not deliver him, David declares the Lord is his shield, glory, and the lifter of his head. He testifies to sleeping peacefully because God sustains him and calls on God to arise and save.
Key Verses in This Chapter
Psalms Chapter 3
Chapter 3 of Psalms from the Holy Bible
Verses
Psalms 3:1
LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
Psalms 3:2
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
Psalms 3:3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
Psalms 3:4
I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Psalms 3:5
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
Psalms 3:6
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
Psalms 3:7
Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Psalms 3:8
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
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