Christian prayer
Psalm 3
Psalm 3 from the Bible, with the original text and its meaning.
- 8 verses
- Under a minute to recite
- From the Bible
- 1
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
- 2
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
- 3
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
- 4
I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
- 5
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
- 6
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
- 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.
- 8
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
The Hebrew original
1 מִזְמ֥וֹר לְדָוִ֑ד בְּ֝בָרְח֗וֹ מִפְּנֵ֤י ׀ אַבְשָׁל֬וֹם בְּנֽוֹ׃
2 יְ֭הוָה מָֽה־רַבּ֣וּ צָרָ֑י רַ֝בִּ֗ים קָמִ֥ים עָלָֽי׃
3 רַבִּים֮ אֹמְרִ֪ים לְנַ֫פְשִׁ֥י אֵ֤ין יְֽשׁוּעָ֓תָה לּ֬וֹ בֵֽאלֹהִ֬ים סֶֽלָה׃
4 וְאַתָּ֣ה יְ֭הוָה מָגֵ֣ן בַּעֲדִ֑י כְּ֝בוֹדִ֗י וּמֵרִ֥ים רֹאשִֽׁי׃
5 ק֭וֹלִי אֶל־יְהוָ֣ה אֶקְרָ֑א וַיַּֽעֲנֵ֨נִי מֵהַ֖ר קָדְשׁ֣וֹ סֶֽלָה׃
6 אֲנִ֥י שָׁכַ֗בְתִּי וָֽאִ֫ישָׁ֥נָה הֱקִיצ֑וֹתִי כִּ֖י יְהוָ֣ה יִסְמְכֵֽנִי׃
7 לֹֽא־אִ֭ירָא מֵרִבְב֥וֹת עָ֑ם אֲשֶׁ֥ר סָ֝בִ֗יב שָׁ֣תוּ עָלָֽי׃
8 ק֘וּמָ֤ה יְהוָ֨ה ׀ הוֹשִׁ֘יעֵ֤נִי אֱלֹהַ֗י כִּֽי־הִכִּ֣יתָ אֶת־כָּל־אֹיְבַ֣י לֶ֑חִי שִׁנֵּ֖י רְשָׁעִ֣ים שִׁבַּֽרְתָּ׃
9 לַיהוָ֥ה הַיְשׁוּעָ֑ה עַֽל־עַמְּךָ֖ בִרְכָתֶ֣ךָ סֶּֽלָה׃
Wording: The Holy Bible, King James Version, 1611 (standard text of 1769). Copied word for word from the edition named here
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Når den bes
Many Christians recite Psalm 3 in morning prayer, drawing on its words about sleeping, waking and being sustained by God. It is also prayed in times of fear, conflict or uncertainty as an expression of trust and a plea for help.
Hvor den kommer fra
Psalm 3 comes from the Book of Psalms in the Bible and was originally written in Hebrew. Its biblical heading attributes it to David and connects it with his flight from his son Absalom. Christians receive it as part of the Old Testament.
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Beslektede bønner og tekster
- ChristianPsalm 91A biblical psalm of trust in God’s shelter and protection amid danger.
- ChristianPsalm 23A biblical psalm of trust in God, pictured as a caring shepherd and generous host.
- ChristianPsalm 121A biblical psalm of trust in God as the keeper of those who look to him for help.
- ChristianPsalm 35A biblical psalm asking God for protection, justice and deliverance from enemies.
Spørsmål om Psalm 3
How many verses are in Psalm 3?
Psalm 3 has 8 verses.
What does Psalm 3 mean?
The psalm voices distress at being surrounded by enemies while expressing trust in God as protector and sustainer. It moves from fear and opposition toward a plea for deliverance and blessing.
Why is Psalm 3 used in morning prayer?
Its words about lying down, sleeping and waking make it especially fitting for morning prayer. Many Christians use it to give thanks for rest and to entrust the coming day to God.
Who wrote Psalm 3?
The biblical heading attributes Psalm 3 to David and places it during his flight from Absalom.
How long does Psalm 3 take to recite?
Psalm 3 takes under a minute to recite, though a reflective reading may take longer.
