New International Version From the LORD comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. New Living Translation Victory comes from you, O LORD. May you bless your people. Interlude English Standard Version Salvation belongs to the LORD; your blessing be on your people! Selah Berean Standard Bible Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah Berean Literal Bible Unto YHWH is the salvation; may Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah King James Bible Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. New King James Version Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon Your people. Selah New American Standard Bible Salvation belongs to the LORD; May Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah NASB 1995 Salvation belongs to the LORD; Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah. NASB 1977 Salvation belongs to the LORD; Thy blessing be upon Thy people! Selah. Legacy Standard Bible Salvation belongs to Yahweh; Your blessing be upon Your people! Selah. Amplified Bible Salvation belongs to the LORD; May Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah. Berean Annotated Bible Salvation belongs to the LORD {YHWH}; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah Christian Standard Bible Salvation belongs to the LORD; may your blessing be on your people. Selah Holman Christian Standard Bible Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah American Standard Version Salvation belongeth unto Jehovah: Thy blessing be upon thy people. [Selah Contemporary English Version because you protect and bless your people. English Revised Version Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing be upon thy people. Selah GOD'S WORD® Translation Victory belongs to the LORD! May your blessing rest on your people. [Selah] Good News Translation Victory comes from the LORD--may he bless his people. International Standard Version Deliverance comes from the LORD! May your blessing be on your people. Interlude NET Bible The LORD delivers; you show favor to your people. (Selah) New Heart English Bible Salvation belongs to the LORD. Your blessing is upon your people. Selah. Webster's Bible Translation Salvation belongeth to the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSalvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah World English Bible Salvation belongs to Yahweh. May your blessing be on your people. Selah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThis salvation [is] of YHWH; Your blessing [is] on Your people! Selah. Berean Literal Bible Unto YHWH is the salvation; may Your blessing be upon Your people. Selah Young's Literal Translation Of Jehovah is this salvation; On Thy people is Thy blessing! Selah. Smith's Literal Translation Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSalvation is of the Lord: and thy blessing is upon thy people. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Salvation is from the LORD! May your blessing be upon your people! Selah New Revised Standard Version Deliverance belongs to the LORD; may your blessing be on your people! Selah Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor salvation belongs to the LORD; and thy blessing is upon thy people. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For LORD JEHOVAH is salvation, and your blessing is upon your people for eternity. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Salvation belongeth unto the LORD; Thy blessing be upon Thy people. Selah Brenton Septuagint Translation Deliverance is the Lord's, and thy blessing is upon thy people. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Deliver Me, O LORD!…7Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked. 8Salvation belongs to the LORD; may Your blessing be on Your people. Selah Cross References Salvation belongs to the LORD; Jonah 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice to You. I will fulfill what I have vowed. Salvation is from the LORD!” Revelation 7:10 And they cried out in a loud voice: “Salvation to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!” Psalm 37:39 The salvation of the righteous is from the LORD; He is their stronghold in time of trouble. may Your blessing be on Your people. Psalm 28:9 Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; shepherd them and carry them forever. Psalm 29:11 The LORD gives His people strength; the LORD blesses His people with peace. Numbers 6:24-26 ‘May the LORD bless you and keep you; / may the LORD cause His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; / may the LORD lift up His countenance toward you and give you peace.’ Selah Psalm 4:2 How long, O men, will my honor be maligned? How long will you love vanity and seek after lies? Selah Psalm 9:16 The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah Psalm 46:11 The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah Isaiah 43:11 I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. Acts 4:12 Salvation exists in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.” Romans 10:13 for, “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Isaiah 45:22 Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! Isaiah 33:22 For the LORD is our Judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King. It is He who will save us. Treasury of Scripture Salvation belongs to the LORD: your blessing is on your people. Selah. Salvation Psalm 37:39,40 But the salvation of the righteous is of the LORD: he is their strength in the time of trouble… Proverbs 21:31 The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD. Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no saviour. thy blessing Psalm 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. Psalm 72:17 His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed. Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. Jump to Previous Belongeth Belongs Blessing Chief David Deliverance Instruments Musician Psalm Salvation Selah StringedJump to Next Belongeth Belongs Blessing Chief David Deliverance Instruments Musician Psalm Salvation Selah StringedPsalm 3 1. The security of God's protectionSalvation belongs to the LORD; David, driven from Jerusalem by Absalom’s rebellion, recognizes that deliverance does not rest in military strength, loyal supporters, or human strategy. God alone rescues His people from their enemies and preserves His purposes. Jon 2:9 But I, with the voice of thanksgiving, will sacrifice… may Your blessing be on Your people. Though personally endangered, David prays for the welfare of the people of Israel. God’s blessing includes His protection, favor, peace, and faithful care for the covenant people. Psa 28:9 Save Your people and bless Your inheritance;… Selah The musical or liturgical pause calls for reflection on God’s power to save and His gracious blessing upon His people. Psa 4:2 How long, O men, will my honor be maligned?… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe author of Psalm 3, David is writing during a time of personal crisis, specifically when he fled from his son Absalom. This context highlights his reliance on God for deliverance. 2. Absalom David's son, who led a rebellion against him. This event is a backdrop for the psalm, illustrating the theme of seeking God's salvation amidst betrayal and danger. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The central figure in the psalm, representing divine authority and the source of salvation and blessing. 4. The People of Israel The recipients of God's blessing, as mentioned in the psalm, indicating a communal aspect of divine favor. 5. Selah A term used in the Psalms, possibly indicating a pause for reflection or musical interlude, emphasizing the importance of the preceding statement. Teaching Points Salvation is DivineRecognize that true salvation comes from the LORD alone. In times of trouble, we should turn to God as our ultimate deliverer. Blessing for God's People Understand that God's blessings are intended for His people. As believers, we are recipients of His grace and favor. Reflective Pause (Selah) Take time to meditate on God's word and His role as our savior. Use moments of reflection to deepen your faith and understanding. Community of Faith Acknowledge the communal aspect of God's blessing. Engage with your faith community to support and uplift one another in the journey of faith. Trust in God's Sovereignty In the face of adversity, trust in God's sovereign plan. Like David, we can find peace in knowing that God is in control. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 3:8?2. How does Psalm 3:8 emphasize God's role in providing salvation and blessings? 3. What does "Salvation belongs to the LORD" reveal about God's sovereignty? 4. How can we apply the assurance of God's blessings in our daily lives? 5. How does Psalm 3:8 connect with Ephesians 2:8-9 on salvation by grace? 6. In what ways can we trust God for deliverance in challenging situations? 7. How does Psalm 3:8 define the concept of salvation in the Bible? 8. What does "Salvation belongs to the LORD" imply about human efforts in achieving salvation? 9. How does Psalm 3:8 reflect the overall theme of divine protection in the Psalms? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 3? (8) Thy blessing . . .--Rather, let thy blessing be upon thy people. It is not the statement of a fact, but an intercessory prayer. The true Shepherd of His people was a noble and generous man. This close, as Ewald says, "throws a bright light on the depth of his noble soul."Verse 8. - 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 ver. 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, 32); he anticipates Christ (Luke 23:34).
Psalm 3:8 anchors the believer’s hope: deliverance comes solely from the Lord, and His generous blessing rests on all who are His. Stopping to ponder these realities fuels trust, gratitude, and courage for every battle ahead. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Salvationהַיְשׁוּעָ֑ה (hay·šū·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3444: Something saved, deliverance, aid, victory, prosperity belongs to the LORD; לַיהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel may Your blessing בִרְכָתֶ֣ךָ (ḇir·ḵā·ṯe·ḵā) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 1293: Benediction, prosperity be on עַֽל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Your people. עַמְּךָ֖ (‘am·mə·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock Selah סֶּֽלָה׃ (se·lāh) Interjection Strong's 5542: Suspension, pause Additonal Resources Psalm 3:8 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 3:8 Bible Gateway Psalm 3:8 Bible.com Psalm 3:8 NIV |
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