Psalms 3
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Lutheran reading notes
In Psalms chapter 3, the wisdom literature continues to explore prayer, worship, lament, praise, and trust in God. Lutheran interpretation often emphasizes humanity’s limitations and the need to rely on God's grace and promises. The chapter highlights the contrast between human striving and the faithfulness of God.
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[A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.] LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many {are} they that rise up against me.
Psalms 3:1 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Many {there be} which say of my soul, {There is} no help for him in God. Selah.
Psalms 3:2 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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But thou, O LORD, {art} a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. {for: or, about}
Psalms 3:3 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
Psalms 3:4 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
Psalms 3:5 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set {themselves} against me round about.
Psalms 3:6 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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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.
Psalms 3:7 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.
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Salvation {belongeth} unto the LORD: thy blessing {is} upon thy people. Selah.
Psalms 3:8 highlights wisdom, prayer, and faithful living with emphasis on law, gospel, grace, and faith.