Psalms 3:3 - Exposition

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 prospered him in his wars ( 2 Samuel 8:1-14 ), and exalted him above all the other kings of the period, so he was well able now, if he so willed, to restore him to his place and re-establish him in the monarchy.