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Psalms Chapter 3 (JPS)

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Psalms Chapter 3 (JPS)
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1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

2 HaShem, how many are mine adversaries become! Many are they that rise up against me.

3 Many there are that say of my soul: 'There is no salvation for him in G-d.' Selah

4 But thou, O HaShem, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

5 With my voice I call unto HaShem, and He answereth me out of His holy mountain. Selah

6 I lay me down, and I sleep; I awake, for HaShem sustaineth me.

7 I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

8 Arise, O HaShem; save me, O my G-d; for Thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek, Thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

9 Salvation belongeth unto HaShem; 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

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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