Lectionary Calendar
Friday, July 18th, 2025
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
the Week of Proper 10 / Ordinary 15
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Bible Commentaries
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These files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.
This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed.
These files are a derivative of an electronic edition prepared from text scanned by Woodside Bible Fellowship.
This expanded edition of the Jameison-Faussett-Brown Commentary is in the public domain and may be freely used and distributed.
Bibliographical Information
Jamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 3". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/jfb/psalms-3.html. 1871-8.
Jamieson, Robert, D.D.; Fausset, A. R.; Brown, David. "Commentary on Psalms 3". "Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org/
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Introduction
PSALM 3
:-. For the historical occasion mentioned, compare :-. David, in the midst of great distress, with filial confidence, implores God's aid, and, anticipating relief, offers praise.
Verse 1
1. Lord . . . increasedâThe extent of the rebellion ( :-) surprises and grieves him.
Verse 2
2. say of my soulâthat is, "of me" (compare Psalms 25:3). This use of "soul" is common; perhaps it arose from regarding the soul as man's chief part.
no help . . . in Godârejected by Him. This is the bitterest reproach for a pious man, and denotes a spirit of malignant triumph.
SelahâThis word is of very obscure meaning. It probably denotes rest or pause, both as to the music and singing, intimating something emphatic in the sentiment (compare Psalms 9:16).
Verse 3
3. Butâliterally, "and" (Psalms 2:6). He repels the reproach by avowing his continued trust.
shieldâa favorite and often-used figure for protection.
my gloryâits source.
lifter up of mine headâone who raises me from despondency.
Verse 4
4. cried . . . heardâSuch has been my experience. The latter verb denotes a gracious hearing or answering.
out ofâor, "from."
his holy hillâZion ( :-). His visible earthly residence.
Verse 5
5. the Lord sustained meâliterally, "will sustain me," as if his language or thought when he laid down, and the reason of his composure.
Verse 6
6. ten thousands of peopleâor, "myriads," any very great number (compare :-).
Verse 7
7. Arise, O LordâGod is figuratively represented as asleep to denote His apparent indifference (Psalms 7:6). The use of "cheekbone" and "teeth" represents his enemies as fierce, like wild beasts ready to devour (Psalms 27:2), and smiting their cheekbone (1 Kings 22:24) denotes violence and insult.
thou hast brokenâGod took his part, utterly depriving the enemy of power to injure.
Verse 8
8. An ascription of praise to a delivering God, whose favor is an efficient benefit.