Psalms 3:1
How many, Lord, are my foes! Those who rise up against me are many.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
In Context
2Many are those who say of me, “There is no help for him in his God.” Selah
Cross References
Joshua 11:5All these kings joined forces and went to encamp at the waters of Merom, to attack Israel.
Matthew 10:21Brother will betray brother to death, and the father his child; and children will turn against their parents, and cause them to be put to death;
Matthew Henry on Psalms 3:1
As the foregoing psalm, in the type of David in preferment, showed us the royal dignity of the Redeemer, so this, by the example of David in distress, shows us the peace and holy security of the redeemed, how safe they really are, and think themselves to be, under the divine protection. David, being now driven out from his palace, from the royal city, from the holy city, by his rebellious son Absalom, I. Complains to God of his enemies, ver. 1, 2 . II. Confides in God, and encourages himself in him as his God,… Read the whole commentary →