>[!Properties]+ Resources >[Gospel Library](https://churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/ps/3?lang=eng) | [Citation Index](https://scriptures.byu.edu/#07703::c07703) | [Bible Hub](https://biblehub.com/psalms/3.htm) | [Inline JST](https://scripturetoolbox.com/html/ic/Psalms/3.html) | [Strong's](https://www.blueletterbible.org/kjv/psa/3/1/ss1/) >>[!AI]- AI Context >>This psalm is a prayer of David, likely during a time of trouble when he was fleeing from his son Absalom, expressing his reliance on God for protection and deliverance from his enemies. > >>[!AI]- AI Child Summary >>David was worried because lots of people didn't like him, but he prayed to God and felt safe because he knew God would protect him. > >>[!AI]- AI Summary >>David expresses his concern about the many people who oppose him and doubt God's help. Despite this, he trusts in the Lord as his protector and sustainer, feeling confident that God hears his prayers and will save him from his enemies. He affirms that salvation and blessings come from the Lord. > >#Gospel/Faith #Gospel/TrustInGod #Gospel/Protection ###### 1 1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. ###### 2 2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. ###### 3 3 But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. ###### 4 4 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. ###### 5 5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me. ###### 6 6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. ###### 7 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 8 Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.