Psalms 3:8 - Exposition

Salvation belongeth unto the Lord ; or, salvation is the Lord ' s (Kay). "To him alone it belongs to save or to destroy. Therefore is my prayer addressed to him, and him only" (see Psalms 3:7 ). Thy blessing is upon thy people ; rather, let thy blessing be upon thy people. "Whatever becomes of me," i.e; "let thy people be blest" (Kay). David is not deterred, by the revolt of almost the whole people against him, from commending them to God, entreating God's blessing upon them, and desiring their welfare. He echoes Moses ( Exodus 32:31 , Exodus 32:32 ); he anticipates Christ ( Luke 23:34 ).