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Main point summary
In the midst of his many adversaries, David expresses his trust in the Lord and calls on Him to deliver him.
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Psalms 3:1-8
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A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
1. Ein Psalm Davids, als er vor seinem Sohne Absalom floh.
O Lord,
2a. Ach, HERR,
how a my adversaries have increased!
2b. wie zahlreich sind meine Feinde!
Many are rising up against me.
2c. Viele stehen wider mich auf;
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Many are saying 1 of my soul, “There is no 2 a deliverance for him in God.” 3 Selah.
3. viele sagen von meiner Seele: «Sie hat keine Hilfe bei Gott.» (Pause.)
But You, O Lord, are a a shield about me,
4a. Aber du, HERR, bist ein Schild um mich,
My b glory,
4b. meine Ehre
and the One who c lifts my head.
4c. und der mein Haupt emporhebt.
I was crying to the Lord with my voice,
5a. Ich rufe mit meiner Stimme zum HERRN,
And He a answered me
5b. und er erhört mich
from b His holy 1 mountain. Selah.
5c. von seinem heiligen Berge. (Pause.)
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1 I a lay down and slept; I awoke,
6a. Ich habe mich niedergelegt, bin eingeschlafen und wieder erwacht;
for the Lord sustains me.
6b. denn der HERR stützte mich.
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I will a not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have b set themselves against me round about.
7. Ich fürchte mich nicht vor Zehntausenden von Kriegsvolk, welche sich ringsum wider mich gelagert haben.
inference
a Arise, O Lord;
8a. Stehe auf, o HERR,
b save me, O my God!
8b. hilf mir, mein Gott!
For You 1 have c smitten all my enemies on the 2 cheek;
8c. Denn du hast alle meine Feinde auf den Kinnbacken geschlagen,
You 3 have d shattered the teeth of the wicked.
8d. zerbrochen die Zähne der Gottlosen.
Synonymous Parallelism
1 a Salvation belongs to the Lord;
9a. Der Sieg ist des HERRN.
Your b blessing 2 be upon Your people! Selah.
9b. Dein Segen sei über deinem Volk! (Pause.)
Synonymous Parallelism: the following lines repeat or reinforce the sense of the first line.
Address: v1a
Complaint: v1b-2
Psalm Type: Individual Lament
Trust: v3-6
Deliverance: v7a-7b
Assurance: v7c-7d
Praise: v8
In the German Bible the titles are given a verse number.
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Psalms 3:1-8
Situation
O Lord, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me.
Many are saying of my soul, “There is no deliverance for him in God.” Selah.
A. Faith
But You, O Lord, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.
B. Prayer
I was crying to the Lord with my voice, And He answered me from His holy mountain. Selah.
C. Result
I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustains me.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about.
B'. Prayer
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.
A'. Faith
Salvation belongs to the Lord; Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah.
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