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Psalms Chapter 3 (GENEVA1599)

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Psalms Chapter 3 (GENEVA1599)
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1 A Psalme of Dauid, when he fled from his sonne Absalom. Lord, howe are mine aduersaries increased? howe many rise against me?

2 Many say to my soule, There is no helpe for him in God. Selah.

3 But thou Lord art a buckler for me: my glory, and the lifter vp of mine head.

4 I did call vnto the Lord with my voyce, and he heard me out of his holy mountaine. Selah.

5 I layed me downe and slept, and rose vp againe: for the Lord susteined me.

6 I will not be afrayde for ten thousand of the people, that should beset me round about.

7 O Lord, arise: helpe me, my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies vpon the cheeke bone: thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

8 Saluation belongeth vnto the Lord, and thy blessing is vpon 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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