Psalms 3: A Morning Prayer of Trust
David's cry of confidence when many rise against him.
Psalms 3 is David's prayer during a time when countless enemies surrounded him, following the trust theme begun in Psalms 2. He calls the LORD his shield and the lifter of his head, refusing to accept the taunt that God will not help him. The psalm moves from complaint to bold confidence within a few lines.
> Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.
Many there are who say of my soul, \"There is no help for him in God.\" Selah.
But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, My glory, and the one who lifts up my head.
I cry to Yahweh with my voice, And he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.
I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me.
I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people Who have set themselves against me on every side.
Arise, 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.
Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah.