Holy Scripture

Psalms 3:1

A church father on this verse
“It is shown in various statements and examples of holy Scripture that God has used domestic disputes, rebellion and multiple disasters in the punishment of sin. The purpose of David was to chastise and to edify life through the psalm, so that no one would do evil, or violate the law of God or experience what befalls a…”
Asterius of Cappadocia, 4th c. — HOMILIES ON THE PSALMS 3:2

Source: Septuagint

Original

1A Psalm of David, when he fled from the presence of his son Absalom.

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In context

— Psalms 3:1 —

2O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? Many rise up against me.

3Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. Pause.

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