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Psalm 3

A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

Psalm 3:1 KJV

Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

Psalm 3:2 KJV

But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Psalm 3:3 KJV

I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

Psalm 3:4 KJV

I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

Psalm 3:5 KJV

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

Psalm 3:6 KJV

Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Psalm 3:7 KJV

Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Psalm 3:8 KJV

End of Psalm 3

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What is Psalm 3 about?

Psalm 3 is titled "A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son." David's own son had led a rebellion and driven him out of Jerusalem, and many said God would not help him. Yet David calls the LORD his shield, his glory, and the lifter up of his head. In verse 5 he says, "I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me." Even surrounded by enemies, he could sleep in peace because he trusted God. The psalm ends, "Salvation belongeth unto the LORD." It is often read as a morning psalm by anyone facing opposition or betrayal.

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