Psalms 3:8
(3-9) Salvation belongeth unto the LORD; Thy blessing be upon Thy people. Selah
JPS TaNaKH 1917
In The King James Version
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
In Context
Cross References
2 Samuel 23:12But he stood in the midst of the plot, and defended it, and slew the Philistines; and the LORD wrought a great victory.
Psalms 29:11The LORD will give strength unto His people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.
Psalms 37:39But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD; He is their stronghold in the time of trouble.
Psalms 72:17May his name endure for ever; may his name be continued as long as the sun; may men also bless themselves by him; may all nations call him happy.
Proverbs 21:31The horse is prepared against the day of battle; but victory is of the LORD.
Isaiah 45:21Declare ye, and bring them near, yea, let them take counsel together: Who hath announced this from ancient time, and declared it of old? Have not I the LORD? And there is no God else beside Me, a just God and a Saviour; there is none beside Me.
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 →