Psalm 3:8 NKJV,NLT

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 3:1-8

Psalms 3:4 . Selah. This word, as all seem agreed, refers to the singing and music only, the better to adapt changes of airs to the sentiments of the psalm; and yet the sense is given with much diversity. The Chaldaic, and Jerome after them, render it semper, always repeat. The LXX read διαψαλμα diapsalma, which our lexicons turn, a change of the parts in singing, or designating a change of the metre, or singing by turns. Others think it means a pause; but as it always stands at the... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 3:1-8

Psalms 3:1-8Lord, how are they increased that trouble me.Morning thoughtsWith returning day there comes back on the monarch’s heart the recollection of the enemies who threaten him, a nation up in arms against him; his own son heading the rebellion, his wisest and most trusted counsellor in the ranks of his foes (2 Samuel 15:1-37; 2 Samuel 16:1-23; 2 Samuel 17:1-29). Never, not even when hunted by Saul, had he found his position one of greater danger. The odds are overwhelmingly against him.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 3:8

Psalms 3:8Salvation belongeth unto the Lord. Thanksgiving after peaceI. The meaning of this sentiment. The words carry a general confession of the influence of Divine Providence upon every event, and in particular with respect to salvation, or deliverance from impending danger. The words imply three things.1. All confidence in man stands opposed to the sentiment. It is not opposed to the use of means, but to an excessive reliance on second causes of any kind. Success in any attempt is to be... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Psalms 3:8

Psa 3:8 Salvation [belongeth] unto the LORD: thy blessing [is] upon thy people. Selah. Ver. 8. Salvation belongeth unto the Lord ] Here is much in few. Fulgentius saith, that the most golden sentence is ever measured by brevity and suavity. Brevis et suavis, planeque aurea est haec sententia. Salvation in the full extent of it (and it is very comprehensive) is of the Lord. It properly denoteth the privative part of man’s happiness, freedom from evils and enemies of all sorts. But it... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Psalms 3:8

Salvation: Psalms 37:39, Psalms 37:40, Proverbs 21:31, Isaiah 43:11, Isaiah 45:21, Isaiah 45:22, Jeremiah 3:23, Hosea 13:4, Jonah 2:9, Acts 4:12, Revelation 7:10, Revelation 19:1 thy blessing: Psalms 29:11, Psalms 72:17, Acts 3:26, Ephesians 1:3, Hebrews 6:14, 1 Peter 3:9 Reciprocal: Exodus 14:13 - see the Judges 15:18 - Thou hast given 1 Samuel 17:45 - in the name 2 Samuel 19:5 - saved 2 Samuel 23:12 - the Lord Psalms 3:2 - Selah Psalms 5:12 - bless Psalms 27:1 - salvation Psalms 115:15 -... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 3:8

8. Salvation belongeth unto the Lord Literally, to Jehovah (is) the salvation. The Hebrew is peculiarly expressive of Jehovah’s sole and sovereign possession and right of disposal of the blessings of the national covenant. No political combinations, no party uprisings of the people, can selfishly engross them. Thy people Not the entire Hebrew nation, “for they are not all Israel which are of Israel,” but those true hearted of the nation who abide faithful to the covenant and the... read more