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<p id="Chapter3" align="center">Commentary by A. R. FAUSSET<br>PSALM 3
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<p id="Ps3_1"><a onclick="return mV('Psa',3,'1-8');">Psa 3:1-8</a>.
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<p>For the historical occasion mentioned, compare <a onclick="return mV('2Sa',15,'1-');">2Sa 15:1-17:29</a>. David, in the midst of great distress, with filial confidence, implores God's aid, and, anticipating relief, offers praise.
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<p><b>1. Lord...increased</b>—The extent of the rebellion (<a onclick="return mV('2Sa',15,13);">2Sa 15:13</a>) surprises and grieves him.
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<p id="Ps3_2"><b>2. say of my soul</b>—that is, "of me" (compare <a onclick="return mV('Psa',25,3);">Psa 25:3</a>). This use of "soul" is common; perhaps it arose from regarding the soul as man's chief part.
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<br><br><b>no help...in God</b>—rejected by Him. This is the bitterest reproach for a pious man, and denotes a spirit of malignant triumph.
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<br><br><b>Selah</b>—This word is of very obscure meaning. It probably denotes <i>rest</i> or <i>pause,</i> both as to the music and singing, intimating something emphatic in the sentiment (compare <a onclick="return mV('Psa',9,16);">Psa 9:16</a>).
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<p id="Ps3_3"><b>3. But</b>—literally, "and" (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',2,6);">Psa 2:6</a>). He repels the reproach by avowing his continued trust.
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<br><br><b>shield</b>—a favorite and often-used figure for protection.
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<br><br><b>my glory</b>—its source.
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<br><br><b>lifter up of mine head</b>—one who raises me from despondency.
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<p id="Ps3_4"><b>4. cried...heard</b>—Such has been my experience. The latter verb denotes a gracious hearing or answering.
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<br><br><b>out of</b>—or, "from."
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<br><br><b>his holy hill</b>—Zion (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',2,6);">Psa 2:6</a>). His visible earthly residence.
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<p id="Ps3_5"><b>5. the Lord sustained me</b>—literally, "will sustain me," the reason of his composure.
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<p id="Ps3_6"><b>6. ten thousands of people</b>—or, "myriads," any very great number (compare <a onclick="return mV('2Sa',16,18);">2Sa 16:18</a>).
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<p id="Ps3_7"><b>7. Arise, O Lord</b>—God is figuratively represented as asleep to denote His apparent indifference (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',7,6);">Psa 7:6</a>). The use of "<i>cheekbone</i>" and "<i>teeth</i>" represents his enemies as fierce, like wild beasts ready to devour (<a onclick="return mV('Psa',27,2);">Psa 27:2</a>), and smiting their cheekbone (<a onclick="return mV('1Ki',22,24);">1Ki 22:24</a>) denotes violence and insult.
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<br><br><b>thou hast broken</b>—God took his part, utterly depriving the enemy of power to injure.
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<p id="Ps3_8"><b>8.</b> an ascription of praise to a delivering God, whose favor is an efficient benefit.
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