Psalm 3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 3:7

Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God ,.... God sometimes, in the apprehension of his people, seems to be as if he was asleep: when he does not appear to them and for them, and does not exert his power on their behalf, then they call to him to awake and arise; see Psalm 44:23 ; and it may be some respect is had to the words of Moses when the ark set forward, Numbers 10:35 ; and it may be observed, that though David enjoyed so much peace and tranquillity of mind, and was in such high spirits... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 3:8

Salvation belongeth unto the Lord ,.... As the author of it; temporal salvation is of him; all the deliverances of the saints out of their troubles are from him; and to him is owing their spiritual and eternal salvation; this belongs to Jehovah, Father, Son, and Spirit: Jehovah the Father resolved upon it, chose men to it from everlasting, contrived the scheme of it in his infinite wisdom, made a covenant with his Son, in which he secured it, and appointed him to be the author of it, and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 3

David complains, in great distress, of the number of his enemies, and the reproaches they cast on him, as one forsaken of God, Psalm 3:1 , Psalm 3:2 ; is confident, notwithstanding, that God will be his protector, Psalm 3:3 ; mentions his prayers and supplications, and how God heard him, Psalm 3:4 , Psalm 3:5 ; derides the impotent malice of has adversaries, and foretells their destruction, Psalm 3:6 , Psalm 3:7 ; and ascribes salvation to God, Psalm 3:8 . This is said to be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 3:1

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me? - We are told that the hearts of all Israel went after Absalom, 2 Samuel 15:13 ; and David is astonished to find such a sudden and general revolt. Not only the common people, but his counsellors also, and many of his chief captains. How publicly does God take vengeance for the sins which David committed so privately! In the horrible rebellion of Absalom we see the adultery of Bath-sheba, and the murder of Uriah. Now the words of Nathan begin to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 3:2

No help for him in God - These were some of the reproaches of his enemies, Shimei and others: "He is now down, and he shall never be able to rise. God alone can save him from these his enemies; but God has visibly east him off." These reproaches deeply affected his heart; and he mentions them with that note which so frequently occurs in the Psalms, and which occurs here for the first time, סלה selah . Much has been said on the meaning of this word; and we have nothing but conjecture to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 3:3

Thou, O Lord art a shield - As a shield covers and defends the body from the strokes of an adversary, so wilt thou cover and defend me from them that rise up against me. The lifter up of mine head - Thou wilt restore me to the state from which my enemies have cast me down. This is the meaning of the phrase; and this he speaks prophetically. He was satisfied that the deliverance would take place, hence his confidence in prayer; so that we find him, with comparative unconcern, laying... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 3:4

I cried unto the Lord with my voice - He was exposed to much danger, and therefore he had need of fervor. He heard me - Notwithstanding my enemies said, and my friends feared, that there was no help for me in my God; yet he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah: mark this, and take encouragement from it. God never forsakes those who trust in him. He never shuts out the prayer of the distressed. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 3:5

I laid me down and slept - He who knows that he has God for his Protector may go quietly and confidently to his bed, not fearing the violence of the fire, the edge of the sword, the designs of wicked men, nor the influence of malevolent spirits. I awaked - Though humanly speaking there was reason to fear I should have been murdered in my bed, as my most confidential servants had been corrupted by my rebellious son; yet God, my shield, protected me. I both slept and awaked; and my life is... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 3:6

I Will not be afraid of ten thousands - Strength and numbers are nothing against the omnipotence of God. He who has made God his refuge certainly has no cause to fear. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 3:7

Arise, O Lord - Though he knew that God had undertaken his defense, yet he knew that his continued protection depended on his continual prayer and faith. God never ceases to help as long as we pray. When our hands hang down, and we restrain prayer before him, we may then justly fear that our enemies will prevail. Those blast smitten - That is, Thou wilt smite. He speaks in full confidence of God's interference; and knows as surely that he shall have the victory, as if he had it already.... read more

Group of Brands