A weary fugitive king prays beside a shield as enemies gather on distant ridges

Psalm 3:5

Berean Standard Bible
Chapter overview
Surrounded during flight, the psalmist entrusts danger and reputation to God. Protection becomes a shield, prayer receives an answer, and secure sleep leads to renewed courage despite overwhelming opposition on every side.
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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
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Verses to memorize from Psalm 3

  • Psalm 3:3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who…
  • Psalm 3:5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.

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