Psalm 3
A psalm of David fleeing Absalom. Despite enemies surrounding him, David declares God as his shield and sustainer. He sleeps peacefully because the Lord sustains him, demonstrating trust in desperate circumstances.
PsalmsPsalm 3 of 1508 versesBerean Standard Bible
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A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.
O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah
But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah
I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.
I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah
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“Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.”
“The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.”
“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.”
“When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet.”
“What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”
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