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Bible Commentaries
Psalms 3

Wesley's Explanatory NotesWesley's Notes

Verse 2

Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. /*Selah*/.

My soul — Of me: the soul being commonly put for the person.

In God — God hath utterly forsaken him.

Selah — This word is no where used but in this poetical book, and in the song of Habakkuk. Probably it was a musical note, directing the singer either to lift up his voice, to make a pause, or to lengthen the tune. But withal, it is generally placed at some remarkable passage; which gives occasion to think that it served also to quicken the attention of the singer and hearer.

Verse 3

But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

A shield — My defence.

My glory — Thou hast formerly given, and wilt farther give occasion of glorying in thy power and favour.

Lifter up — Thou wilt restore me to my former power and dignity.

Verse 4

I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. /*Selah*/.

His hill — Out of heaven, so called, Psalms 15:1.

Verse 5

I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

Slept — Securely, casting all my cares upon God.

Awaked — After a sweet and undisturbed sleep.

Verse 7

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.

Cheek bone — Which implies contempt and reproach.

Teeth — Their strength and the instruments of their cruelty. He compares them to wild beasts.

Bibliographical Information
Wesley, John. "Commentary on Psalms 3". "John Wesley's Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/wen/psalms-3.html. 1765.
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