Psalm 3/Overview/Structure

v. 1 A psalm. By David. When he was fleeing from Absalom, his son.	Superscription
v. 2 YHWH, how my adversaries have become many! Many are those rising against me.	Attack	Many are rising against me. Many are saying, “There is no victory for him in God!”		dismay
v. 3 Many are those saying about me, There is no victory for him in God!" Selah.
v. 4 But you, YHWH, are a shield for me, my honor, and the one who lifts my head.	Defense	But you, YHWH, are a shield for me… I slept soundly; I will not fear—even of many thousands.		confidence courage
v. 5 I call aloud to YHWH, and he answers me from his holy mountain. Selah.
v. 6 I lay down and fell asleep. I woke up, because YHWH supports me.
v. 7 I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have taken position against me all around.
v. 8 Rise up, YHWH! Save me, my God! For you have struck all my enemies on the jaw. You have broken wicked people's teeth.	Victory	Rise and save me, my God! Victory is YHWH’s!		triumph
v. 9 Victory is YHWH's! Your blessing is on your people. Selah.