But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
Psalm 3:3
Berean Standard Bible · 8 verses
Psalm 3 is attributed to David, from the time he fled from his son Absalom. Surrounded by enemies who say God will not help him, he calls the Lord his shield, sleeps and wakes in safety, and refuses to be afraid. It ends by placing his rescue, and a blessing for his people, in God’s hands.
A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom.
1O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
2Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah
3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
4To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah
5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.
6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
7Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
8Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah
But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
Psalm 3:3
I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.
Psalm 3:5
Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah
Psalm 3:8