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Psalm 3:1–2 – Surrounded by foes What happens: David faces many enemies who say God will not save him. What it means: Trials test faith and invite despair. The world often mocks trust in God.

Psalm 3:3–6 – Shield and rest What happens: David calls God his shield and glory, lies down, sleeps, and awakens in safety without fear. What it means: God is the protector and lifter of His people. Trust brings real peace in danger.

Psalm 3:7–8 – Rise and save What happens: David asks God to strike his enemies and declares salvation belongs to the Lord. What it means: Deliverance is God’s gift, not human achievement. God’s justice defends His covenant people.

Application

  • Name your fears before God in prayer.
  • Rest at night believing God keeps you.
  • Confess that salvation and vindication come from the Lord.

Bible

1A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

2Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

4I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

7Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

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