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The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:1-8

David's dependence on God. This psalm written by David at the time of Absalom's revolt, reminds one of the poet's lines— "Most wretehed men Are cradled into poetry by wrong; They learn in suffering what they teach in song. I. A COURSE OF AGGRAVATED TROUBLE AND DANGER . 1 . Caused by a tenderly beloved son. And yet David never mentions him; a sign how deeply he was wounded. The silence tells more than speech would do. 2. Not only his throne , but his life ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:3

But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me ; or, about me(see the Revised Version). (For the sentiment, comp. Genesis 15:1 ; Deuteronomy 33:29 ; 2 Samuel 22:3 ; Psalms 28:7 ; Psalms 33:20 ; Psalms 84:9 , etc.) The expression has peculiar force in David's mouth, who, as a "man of war," fully appreciated the saving power of a shield. My glory (comp. Psalms 62:7 ). And the lifter up of mine head . As God had raised up David to the throne ( 2 Samuel 2:4 ; 2 Samuel 5:3 ), and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:3

God the believer's Glory. "My Glory." When Joseph said to his brothers, "Ye shall tell my father of all my glory," he meant the dignity and power to which God's wonder-working providence had raised him from the dungeon. In an hour it had suddenly become his; and any hour death might as suddenly bereave him of it. When God says, "My glory will I not give to another," he speaks of that which is eternally, essentially, unchangeably his own. But in the text, faith boldly blends these two in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:3

Bright morning after a dark night. I. THE SORROWS OF THE NIGHT . The darkness without images the darkness within. 1 . There is the consciousness of danger. Enemies are numerous. Thrice are they called "many." They are also strong and merciless—wild beasts that make the night hideous with their roaring. 2 . Worse still, there is the feeling of helplessness. Friends are gone. Solitary and forsaken, all seems lost. There is no star of hope to break the gloom. The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:4

I cried unto the Lord with my voice ; rather, I cry unto the Lord with my voice ; i.e. earnestly and constantly (comp. Psalms 77:1 ; Psalms 142:1 ). And he heard (rather, hears) me out of his holy hill ; or. "the hilt of his holiness" (comp. Psalms 2:6 ). Though David is in exile at Mahanaim ( 2 Samuel 17:24 ), his thoughts revert to Jerusalem, to the holy hill of Zion, and the ark of God, which he has there" set in its place" ( 2 Samuel 6:17 ); and he knows that God, who... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:1-8

:TitleA Psalm of David - literally, belonging to David; that is, belonging to him as the author. This is marked in the Hebrew as the first verse, and so in the Syriac version, the Latin Vulgate, and the Septuagint, making in the Hebrew, and in each of these versions, nine verses in the psalm instead of eight, as in our translation. This may have been prefixed to the psalm by the author himself, for it was not uncommon in ancient times for an author to prefix his name to his own composition, as... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:3

But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me - Not only in these dangers, but in all dangers. The declaration here has a general form, as if he could trust in him at all times. It shows what his feelings were on the occasion here referred to, when dangers stood thick around him, and what his feelings habitually were in times of peril. The shield was a well-known part of ancient armor, of use, according to the ancient modes of warfare, when swords, and spears, and arrows were employed, but of use only... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:4

I cried unto the Lord - That is, in these troubles, as he had always done in affliction. The form of the verb here is future - “I will cry” or call unto the Lord; probably, however, designed to state a general habit with him, that when troubles came he always called on the Lord. He speaks now of himself as if in the midst of the trouble; gives utterance to the feeling which he has always had in his sorrows; and says, “I will call upon the Lord,” thus declaring his purpose to make his appeal... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 3:3

Psalms 3:3. But thou art a shield for me Or, about me, on every side, where also mine enemies are; that is, thou art my defence; my glory Thou hast formerly given, and wilt further give me, occasion of glorying in thy power and favour; and the lifter up of my head Thou wilt restore me to my former power and dignity. Thus David, in the midst of his dangers and distress, quiets his mind by calling to remembrance the power, and love, and faithfulness of God, and trusting in him. Reader,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 3:4-5

Psalms 3:4-5. I cried unto the Lord with my voice By prayer I commended myself to the divine protection; and he heard me out of his holy hill Out of heaven, so called Psalms 15:1. I laid me down and slept Securely, casting all my cares upon God. I awaked As after a sweet and undisturbed sleep, as though no danger had been near me. “It was an argument of settled courage, and shows the unspeakable advantage of a true and genuine confidence in God, that David was able, in such... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:1-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 3:4

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:1-8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 3:4

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 3:3

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 3:4-5

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