Psalms 3:6
I lay down and slept; 1 I awoke; for the Lord will help me. 1
Updated Brenton Septuagint
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 cried to the Lord with my voice, 1 And he heard me out of his holy mountain. Pause. 1
7I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, 1 Who beset me round about. 1
Cross References
2 Kings 6:15And the servant of Elisha rose up early and went out; and, behold, a host compassed the city, and horses and chariots: and the servant said to him, O master, what shall we do?
Psalms 23:4He that is innocent in his hands and pure in his heart; 1 Who has not lifted up his soul to vanity, 1 Nor sworn deceitfully to his neighbor. 1
Psalms 46:2Clap your hands, all ye nations; 1 Shout to God with a voice of exultation. 1
Psalms 118:10With my whole heart have I diligently sought thee: 1 Cast me not away from thy commandments. 1
Proverbs 6:22Whensoever thou walkest, lead this along and let it be with thee; 1 And when thou sleepest let it keep thee; 1 That it may talk with thee when thou wakest. 1
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 →