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Psalms Chapter 3 (ACV)

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Psalms Chapter 3 (ACV)
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1 Jehovah, how my adversaries are increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

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

3 But thou, O Jehovah, are a shield about me, my glory and he who lifts up of my head.

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

5 I laid down and slept. I awoke, for Jehovah sustains me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people who have set themselves against me round about.

7 Arise, O Jehovah. Save me, O my God. For thou have smitten all my enemies upon the cheek bone. Thou have broken the teeth of the wicked.

8 Salvation belongs to Jehovah. Thy blessing be upon thy people. Selah.

Frequently Asked Questions

What situation does Psalms 3 describe?
The psalmist is surrounded by many enemies who say there's no help for him in God (v.1-2), yet he calls the LORD 'a shield for me' and the one who lifts up his head (v.3).
What does Psalms 3:5 say about sleep?
The psalmist says, 'I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me' (v.5), citing peaceful rest as evidence of God's protection even while surrounded by many enemies (v.6).
How does Psalms 3 end?
It ends with a prayer for God to arise and save, recalling that God has struck his enemies on the cheek bone, followed by the declaration that 'salvation belongeth unto the LORD' (v.7-8), a similar cry for rescue found in Psalms 27:6.

Today's Verse

Yonder is the sea, great and wide, Wherein are things creeping innumerable, Both small and great beasts.

Psalms 104:25 | ASV

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