Terrence L Pounds Study Edition · Developing edition · October 20, 2026
Your Terrence L Pounds Study Edition and commentary remain below. WEB Classic already uses Yahweh. External translations retain their published wording.
Psalms 3
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.
1 Yahweh, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
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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 Elohim. Selah.
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Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
3 But thou, O Yahweh, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
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But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.
4 I cried unto Yahweh with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
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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 Yahweh sustained me.
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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 Yahweh; save me, O my Elohim: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
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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 Yahweh: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
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Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.