King James Version
What Does Psalms 3:4 Mean?
“I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.”
Context
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. for: or, about
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.
Commentary
Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers(4) **With my voice.**—That is, *aloud. *The verbs are present, expressing the habit of the royal psalmist.
Charles John Ellicott (1819–1905). Public Domain.
Historical Context
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Theological Significance
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Cross-References
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