Bible Chapter Summary
Psalms 3 Summary
Trust in God Amid Troubles
The psalmist cries out to God, surrounded by many enemies who claim God cannot help him. Yet he testifies that God is his shield and lifter of his head, and having called upon the LORD, he was heard and sustained. He refuses fear despite being outnumbered, asking God to save him and smite his enemies, for salvation belongs to the LORD and His blessing rests upon His people.
Key themes
Key verses
Psalms 3:3
“But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.”
Psalms 3:4
“I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.”
Psalms 3:5
“I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.”
Psalms 3:8
“Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.”
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