Old Testament

Psalms 3

From Anguish to Fearless Confidence

4 passages

Overview

Attributed to David fleeing his son Absalom, Psalm 3 moves from honest lament over a multitude of enemies, through confession of God as surrounding shield and source of honor, to serene sleep amid danger and bold imperative prayer — "Arise, O Lord!" — anchored finally in the conviction that salvation belongs entirely to God.

Passages

1–2The Psalmist's Lament: Surrounded by Enemies 3–4Shield and Voice: A Declaration of Trust in God's Protection 5–6Serene Rest and Fearless Courage 7–8Arise, O Lord: A Cry for Divine Intervention and a Doxology of Salvation

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Psalms 3

¹A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

²Many there are who say of my soul, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah.

³But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

⁴I cry to Yahweh with my voice, and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.

⁵I laid myself down and slept. I awakened, for Yahweh sustains me.

⁶I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.

⁷Arise, Yahweh! Save me, my God! For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

⁸Salvation belongs to Yahweh. May your blessing be on your people. Selah.

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