Psalms 3:6
I have slept, and I have been stupefied. But I awakened because the Lord has taken me up.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
In Context
5I have cried out to the Lord with my voice, and he has heard me from his holy mountain. Pause
7I will not fear the thousands of people surrounding me. Rise up, Lord. Save me, my God.
Cross References
2 Kings 6:15Now the servant of the man of God, arising at first light, went out and saw the army all around the city, with horses and chariots. And he reported it to him, saying: “Alas, alas, alas, my lord! What shall we do?”
Psalms 23:4The innocent of hands and the clean of heart, who has not received his soul in vain, nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbor.
Psalms 46:2All nations, clap your hands. Shout joyfully to God with a voice of exultation.
Psalms 118:10With my whole heart, I have sought you. Do not let me be driven away from your commandments.
Proverbs 6:22When you walk, let them keep step with you. When you sleep, let them guard you. And when you keep watch, speak with them.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 3:5-8
Confidence in God. 4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. 5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. 6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. 7 Arise, 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. 8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord : thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. David, having stirred up himself… Read the whole commentary →