John Wesley Commentary on Psalms Chapter 3

Psalms, Chapter 3 David complains to God of his enemies, ver. 1, 2. Comforts himself in God, and the experience of his goodness, ver. 3 - 6. Triumphs in the salvation of God, ver. 7, 8 A psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.

2: My soul - Of me: the soul being commonly put for the person. In God - God hath utterly forsaken him. Selah - This word is no where used but in this poetical book, and in the song of Habakkuk. Probably it was a musical note, directing the singer either to lift up his voice, to make a pause, or to lengthen the tune. But withal, it is generally placed at some remarkable passage; which gives occasion to think that it served also to quicken the attention of the singer and hearer.

3: A shield - My defence. My glory - Thou hast formerly given, and wilt farther give occasion of glorying in thy power and favour. Lifter up - Thou wilt restore me to my former power and dignity.

4: His hill - Out of heaven, so called, (Ps 15:1).

5: Slept - Securely, casting all my cares upon God. Awaked - After a sweet and undisturbed sleep.

7: Cheek bone - Which implies contempt and reproach. Teeth - Their strength and the instruments of their cruelty. He compares them to wild beasts.

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