Psalms 3

Berean Standard Bible

Chapter summary

David addresses the Lord, lamenting that his adversaries have greatly increased and that many claim God will not deliver him. Despite the numerous foes surrounding him on every side, David declares the Lord to be his shield, his glory, and the one who lifts his head. He calls out to the Lord and receives an answer from His holy mountain, which allows David to lie down, sleep, and wake safely because the Lord sustains him. Refusing to fear the myriads of opponents, David asks God to arise, save him, strike his enemies on the jaw, and break the teeth of the wicked. He concludes by acknowledging that salvation belongs to the Lord and praying for His blessing to be upon His people.

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¹O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me! ²Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah ³But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head. ⁴To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah ⁵I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me. ⁶I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side. ⁷Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. ⁸Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah

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