Psalms Study Psalms 3 Part 2 How to Be Sustained by Lord. This is the first imprecatory prayer in Psalms. David thanks God for striking his enemies in the face and shattering their teeth. Outline “Surrounded by enemies” (v 1-2), “Sustained by the Lord” (v 3-6), “Saved – Salvation belongs to Jehovah” (v 7-8).
Psalms Study Psalms 3 Part 2 How to Be Sustained by Lord
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Psalms Study Psalms 3 Part 2 How to Be Sustained by Lord
Surrounded by enemies
Psalms 3:1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me.
2 Many are saying of my soul, “There is no deliverance for him in God.” Selah.
Sustained by the Lord
3 But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.
4 I was crying to the LORD with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah.
5 I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the LORD sustains me.
6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about.
Saved – Salvation belongs to Jehovah
7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God! For You have smitten all my enemies on the cheek; You have shattered the teeth of the wicked.
8 Salvation belongs to the LORD; Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah.
Psalms Study Psalms 3 Part 2
(NIV Translation)
PSA 3:1 O LORD, how many are my foes! How many rise up against me!
2 Many are saying of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah
3 But you are a shield around me, O LORD; you bestow glory on me and lift up my head.
4 To the LORD I cry aloud, and he answers me from his holy hill. Selah
5 I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the LORD sustains me.
6 I will not fear the tens of thousands drawn up against me on every side.
7 Arise, O LORD! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
8 From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. Selah
Psalms Study Psalms 3 Part 2 How to Be Sustained by Lord
Psalms Study Psalms 3 Part 2 How to Be Sustained by Lord
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