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Psalm 3

Psalm 3:6

Deliver Me, O LORD! · Psalm 3:1–8
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Translations

Modern
I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
Traditional
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
Literal
I shall not fear the multitudes of people, who have set themselves all around against me.
Latin
Non timebo millia populi circumdantis me. Exsurge, Domine; salvum me fac, Deus meus.

Original

Hebrew
English
I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

Notes

Psalms 3:6

The psalmist feels peaceful and confident because the Lord protects and cares for him. This shields him from evil and gives him a new understanding of reality (Psalm 23:4; 27:1, 3; 46:1; 56:4, 11; 91:5–6; 118:6).

Psalms 3:1–8

This psalm expresses sorrow that the hopes from Psalms 1–2 have not been fulfilled. Even when surrounded by enemies, godly people should not doubt the Lord's just actions. Instead, they can trust in God's goodness and expect God to rescue them.

Psalms 3:1–7:17

This group of psalms moves from an orderly world to a troubled one. Psalms 1–2 describe stability. The righteous person is blessed, and the Lord’s anointed king rules with authority.

In the psalms that follow, the tone changes. The Lord’s anointed cries out for help. He faces enemies, strong opposition, and evil plans.

It even seems at times that the Lord is far away. The psalmist feels confusion and distress instead of confidence and calm.

Theme notes and profiles

Absalom David

Parallels

2 Samuel 15:13–29

Glossary

Absalom David Music Poetry, Biblical Psalms, Book of

Topics

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