Psalms 3
3
A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
1Yahweh, 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.”#3:2 The Hebrew word rendered “God” is “אֱלֹהִ֑ים” (Elohim). 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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Psalms 3
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A psalm of David concerning the time he had to flee from his son Absalom.
1Lord, my enemies have become so many; so many are rebelling#3:1. Since David is the writer this is clearly a reference to a widespread rebellion against him as king. against me.
2So many are telling me, “God can't save you!” Selah.
3But you, Lord, are a shield protecting me. You give me victory;#3:3. Literally, “you are my glory” which makes little sense in English. you hold my head high.
4I cry out to the Lord for help, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah.
5I lie down to sleep, and in the morning#3:5. Implied. I wake up because the Lord takes care of me.
6I'm not afraid of tens of thousands who surround me, people who are against me.
7Stand up for me, Lord! Save me, my God! Hit all my enemies on the cheek; break the teeth of the wicked!
8Salvation belongs to you, Lord; may you be a blessing to your people. Selah.
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