Psalms 3 WEB
Summary: Headed "A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son," this morning psalm of trust is set amid one of David's darkest personal crises, his own son's rebellion and coup. Surrounded by enemies who say "there is no salvation for him in God" (v. 2), David nonetheless testifies to sleeping in peace: "I lay down and slept; I woke again, for the LORD sustained me" (v. 5). The psalm moves from siege-like fear to calm confidence, closing with the affirmation "salvation belongs to the LORD" (v. 8).
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.”
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.
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.
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