Psalms 3:6
I have slept and taken my rest: and I have risen up, because the Lord hath protected me.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 to the Lord with my voice: and he hath heard me from his holy hill.
7I will not fear thousands of the people, surrounding me: arise, O Lord; save me, O my God.
Cross References
2 Kings 6:15And the servant of the man of God rising early, went out, and saw an army round about the city, and horses and chariots: and he told him, saying: Alas, alas, alas, my lord, what shall we do?
Psalms 23:4For though I should walk in the midst of the shadow of death, I will fear no evils, for thou art with me. Thy rod and thy staff, they have comforted me.
Psalms 46:2Our God is our refuge and strength: a helper in troubles, which have found us exceedingly.
Psalms 118:10All nations compassed me about; and in the name of the Lord I have been revenged on them.
Proverbs 6:22When thou walkest, let them go with thee: when thou sleepest, let them keep thee; and when thou awakest, talk 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 →