What Is Psalm 3 About?

Jun 29,2025 00:00

What Is Psalm 3 About?

Psalm 3 is King David’s dawn prayer amid crisis—fleeing his son Absalom’s revolt. It models how to move from fear to faith through honest lament and steadfast trust.

David’s Distress (vv. 1–2)

Enemies multiply: “Many are saying of my soul, ‘There is no salvation for him in God.’” David faces betrayal and danger.

Trust in God (vv. 3–4)

  • “But you, O LORD, are a shield about me…” (v. 3) – God’s protection frames David’s confidence.
  • “I cried aloud to the LORD, and he answered me from his holy hill.” (v. 4) – Prayer elicits divine rescue.

From Fear to Praise (vv. 5–8)

David rests and rises to praise, declaring deliverance: “Salvation belongs to the LORD” (v. 8). He ends with bold affirmation: “You, LORD, will keep me safe” (v. 8).

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