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you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />But you, O LORD, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But thou, O LORD, <i>art</i> a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But You, O LORD, <i>are</i> a shield for me, My glory and the One who lifts up my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />But You, LORD, are a shield around me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />But Thou, O LORD, art a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />But You, O Yahweh, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, My glory [and my honor], and the One who lifts my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But You, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts up my head. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But thou, O Jehovah, art a shield about me; My glory and the lifter up of my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But you are my shield, and you give me victory and great honor. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />But you, O LORD, are a shield that surrounds me. You are my glory. You hold my head high.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But you, O LORD, are always my shield from danger; you give me victory and restore my courage. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />But you, LORD, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But you, LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And You, O YHWH, [are] a shield for me, "" My glory, and lifter up of my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Thou, O Jehovah, art a shield for me, My honour, and lifter up of my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br /><RF q=*><font color=#808080><i>The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for </i></font><i><font color=#0000FF> <a href=#>Ps 3:4</a></i></font><Rf>And thou, Jehovah, a shield about me: my glory, and lifting up my head.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But thou, O Lord art my protector, my glory, and the lifter up of my head. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 3:4>But you, Lord, are my supporter, my glory, and the one who raises up my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />But you, LORD, are a shield around me; my glory, you keep my head high. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But you, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But thou, O LORD, art my help and my glory, and the lifter up of my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />You, LORD JEHOVAH, are my helper and my honor, and the lifter of my head.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But thou, O LORD, art a shield about me; My glory, and the lifter up of my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />But thou, O Lord, art my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/3-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=146" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/3.htm">Deliver Me, O LORD!</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Many say of me, “God will not deliver him.” Selah <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/859.htm" title="859: wə·’at·tāh (Conj-w:: Pro-2ms) -- You (masc. sing.). ">But You,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4043.htm" title="4043: mā·ḡên (N-cs) -- A shield. Also feminine mginnah; from ganan; a shield; figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile.">are a shield</a> <a href="/hebrew/1157.htm" title="1157: ba·‘ă·ḏî (Prep:: 1cs) -- From ad with prepositional prefix; in up to or over against; generally at, beside, among, behind, for, etc.">around me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3519.htm" title="3519: kə·ḇō·w·ḏî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Rarely kabod; from kabad; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness.">my glory,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7311.htm" title="7311: ū·mê·rîm (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-Prtcpl-ms) -- To be high or exalted, rise. A primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise.">and the One who lifts</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">my head.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>To the LORD I cry aloud, and He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></span><br />The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer. My God is my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a></span><br />The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices, and I give thanks to Him with my song.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></span><br />For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-4.htm">Psalm 91:4</a></span><br />He will cover you with His feathers; under His wings you will find refuge; His faithfulness is a shield and rampart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/119-114.htm">Psalm 119:114</a></span><br />You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/144-2.htm">Psalm 144:2</a></span><br />He is my steadfast love and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer. He is my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/30-5.htm">Proverbs 30:5</a></span><br />Every word of God is flawless; He is a shield to those who take refuge in Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/60-19.htm">Isaiah 60:19</a></span><br />No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/2-5.htm">Zechariah 2:5</a></span><br />For I will be a wall of fire around it, declares the LORD, and I will be the glory within it.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a></span><br />But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Ephesians 6:16</a></span><br />In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:3</a></span><br />But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But you, O LORD, are a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.</p><p class="hdg">a shield</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, <i>and</i> my high tower.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a></b></br> The LORD <i>is</i> my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/84-11.htm">Psalm 84:11</a></b></br> For the LORD God <i>is</i> a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good <i>thing</i> will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.</p><p class="hdg">for.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/4-3.htm">Psalm 4:3</a></b></br> But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Psalm 62:7</a></b></br> In God <i>is</i> my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, <i>and</i> my refuge, <i>is</i> in God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-25.htm">Isaiah 45:25</a></b></br> In the LORD shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.</p><p class="hdg">the</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Psalm 27:6</a></b></br> And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-7.htm">Psalm 119:7</a></b></br> I will praise thee with uprightness of heart, when I shall have learned thy righteous judgments.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/40-13.htm">Genesis 40:13</a></b></br> Yet within three days shall Pharaoh lift up thine head, and restore thee unto thy place: and thou shalt deliver Pharaoh's cup into his hand, after the former manner when thou wast his butler.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ezra/7-20.htm">Bestow</a> <a href="/job/40-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/job/41-7.htm">Head</a> <a href="/psalms/2-11.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/job/39-18.htm">Lifts</a> <a href="/job/41-14.htm">Round</a> <a href="/job/39-23.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/job/41-22.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/21-5.htm">Bestow</a> <a href="/psalms/4-2.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/psalms/7-16.htm">Head</a> <a href="/psalms/7-5.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/psalms/75-7.htm">Lifts</a> <a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Shield</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Strength</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/3-1.htm">The security of God's protection</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In ancient warfare, a shield was a crucial piece of armor, providing defense against enemy attacks. The imagery here suggests comprehensive protection, not just from the front but all around, indicating God's omnipresence and omnipotence. This concept of God as a shield is echoed in other scriptures, such as <a href="/genesis/15.htm">Genesis 15:1</a>, where God tells Abram, "Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward." The use of "LORD" (YHWH) signifies the covenantal name of God, highlighting His faithfulness and personal relationship with His people.<p><b>my glory</b><br>In this context, "glory" refers to honor and dignity. David, the psalmist, acknowledges that his true honor comes from God, not from his status as king or his accomplishments. This reflects a deep humility and recognition that any glory he possesses is derived from his relationship with God. The term "glory" is often associated with God's presence and majesty, as seen in <a href="/exodus/33-18.htm">Exodus 33:18-22</a>, where Moses asks to see God's glory. For believers, this phrase underscores the idea that their worth and identity are found in God alone.<p><b>and the One who lifts my head</b><br>The lifting of the head is a metaphor for restoration and encouragement. In ancient Near Eastern culture, a bowed head symbolized defeat, shame, or mourning, while a lifted head signified victory, confidence, and renewed hope. By stating that God is the one who lifts his head, David expresses trust in God's ability to restore him from his current troubles and to vindicate him. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages, such as <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Psalm 27:6</a>, where David declares, "Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me." It also points to the hope of resurrection and ultimate redemption found in Christ, who lifts the heads of all who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/3.htm">Psalm 3</a>, David is fleeing from his son Absalom, who has rebelled against him. This context of personal crisis and betrayal is crucial for understanding the depth of David's reliance on God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>David's son, who led a rebellion against his father, causing David to flee Jerusalem. This event is a backdrop to the psalm and highlights themes of conflict and divine protection.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city from which David fled. It represents both the physical and spiritual center of Israel, emphasizing the gravity of David's situation.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god_as_our_protector.htm">God as Our Protector</a></b><br>The Hebrew word for "shield" (magen) signifies a comprehensive protection. Just as a shield covers a soldier, God surrounds us with His protection, offering security in times of trouble.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/restoration_of_honor.htm">Restoration of Honor</a></b><br>"My glory" refers to the honor and dignity that God restores to us. In times of humiliation or defeat, God is the one who restores our sense of worth and purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_encouragement.htm">Divine Encouragement</a></b><br>"The One who lifts my head" suggests God’s role in encouraging and uplifting us. When we are downcast or overwhelmed, God provides the strength and encouragement to face our challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_sovereignty.htm">Trust in God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Despite the chaos surrounding David, he acknowledges God's sovereignty. This trust is a model for us to rely on God's control over our circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_is_god_a_shield_despite_natural_laws.htm">How can Psalm 3:3 describe God as a literal shield if such protection contradicts observable natural laws? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_face_hardship_today.htm">If Psalm 3 assures the faithful of protection, why do many believers still face hardship or unanswered pleas today?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_a_deity_of_order.htm">Is God flawless?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_shield_of_faith_boost_defense.htm">How does Shield of Faith enhance a creature's defense?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">For me.</span>--Better,<span class= "ital"> behind me. </span>A protection from the emissaries of Absalom, now on his track.<p><span class= "bld">My glory, and the lifter up of mine head.</span>--<p>"Comp.--<p>"O et praesidium et dulce decus meum."<p>HORACE, <span class= "ital">Ode </span>I., 1:2.<p>The significance of this sublime trust comes out as we read in <a href="/2_samuel/15-30.htm" title="And David went up by the ascent of mount Olivet, and wept as he went up, and had his head covered, and he went barefoot: and all the people that was with him covered every man his head, and they went up, weeping as they went up.">2Samuel 15:30</a> how the humiliated monarch went barefoot over Olivet, with head bent down and muffled in his mantle; no glory or dignity left; mute and humiliated under the insults and curses of Shimei.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me</span>; or, <span class="accented">about</span> me(see the Revised Version). (For the sentiment, comp. <a href="/genesis/15-1.htm">Genesis 15:1</a>; <a href="/deuteronomy/33-29.htm">Deuteronomy 33:29</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/22-3.htm">2 Samuel 22:3</a>; <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Psalm 28:7</a>; <a href="/psalms/33-20.htm">Psalm 33:20</a>; <a href="/psalms/84-9.htm">Psalm 84:9</a>, etc.) The expression has peculiar force in David's mouth, who, as a "man of war," fully appreciated the saving power of a shield. <span class="cmt_word">My glory</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Psalm 62:7</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And the lifter up of mine head</span>. As God had raised up David to the throne (<a href="/2_samuel/2-4.htm">2 Samuel 2:4</a>; <a href="/2_samuel/5-3.htm">2 Samuel 5:3</a>), and prospered him in his wars (<a href="/2_samuel/8-1.htm">2 Samuel 8:1-14</a>), and exalted him above all the other kings of the period, so he was well able now, if he so willed, to restore him to his place and re-establish him in the monarchy (comp. <a href="/2_samuel/15-25.htm">2 Samuel 15:25</a>; <a href="/psalms/43-3.htm">Psalm 43:3</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/3-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But You,</span><br /><span class="heb">וְאַתָּ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·’at·tāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> </span><span class="str2">Thou and thee, ye and you</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְ֭הוָה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">are a shield</span><br /><span class="heb">מָגֵ֣ן</span> <span class="translit">(mā·ḡên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4043.htm">Strong's 4043: </a> </span><span class="str2">A shield, a protector, the scaly hide of the crocodile</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around me,</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּעֲדִ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(ba·‘ă·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1157.htm">Strong's 1157: </a> </span><span class="str2">In up to, over against, at, beside, among, behind, for</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my glory,</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּ֝בוֹדִ֗י</span> <span class="translit">(kə·ḇō·w·ḏî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3519.htm">Strong's 3519: </a> </span><span class="str2">Weight, splendor, copiousness</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and the One who lifts</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמֵרִ֥ים</span> <span class="translit">(ū·mê·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7311.htm">Strong's 7311: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be high actively, to rise, raise</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my head.</span><br /><span class="heb">רֹאשִֽׁי׃</span> <span class="translit">(rō·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> </span><span class="str2">The head</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/3-3.htm">Psalm 3:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 3:3 But you Yahweh are a shield around (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/3-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 3:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 3:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/3-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 3:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 3:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>