Psalms 3
8 verses
Psalm 3 is a lament of trust depicting David's flight from his son Absalom, establishing the genre of psalms that cry out in distress while affirming God's protective power. The psalmist declares: You, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, the One who lifts my head high, demonstrating the psalmic pattern of moving from complaint to affirmation. This psalm introduces the liturgical term Selah, whose exact meaning remains debated but likely indicates a musical interlude or divine response. The theology emphasizes God's role as protector and restorer, transforming vulnerability into an occasion for praising divine mercy. The brief prayer and morning orientation establish the personal, intimate spirituality characteristic of the early Davidic psalms. Psalm 3 establishes the pattern of individual laments that comprise much of Book I.
VERSES IN THIS CHAPTER
1
Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
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2
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
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3
But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
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4
I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
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5
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.
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6
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
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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.
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8
Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
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