Psalms 3

Which worship songs are based on Psalms 3?

  1. Always — Rhett Walker (2014) Psalms 3:1

    The opening closely adapts the psalmist's description of numerous enemies rising against him. This verbal correspondence establishes a specific connection beyond the general theme of opposition.

  2. Psalm 3 (Ten-Thousand Foes) — Brian Sauvé (2023) Psalms 3:1-8

    The entire song closely paraphrases Psalm 3 in sequence, including the multitude of enemies, God as shield, answered prayer from the holy hill, peaceful sleep amid danger, and the concluding appeal for deliverance and blessing.

  3. Your Way — Anthony Brown & group therAPy (2012) Psalms 3:3

    The chorus directly adopts Psalm 3’s distinctive description of God raising the psalmist’s head, invoking restoration and confidence in God.

  4. Jesus We Love You — Bethel Music (2015) Psalms 3:3

    The description of God raising the worshippers' bowed heads closely adapts David's distinctive portrayal of God as the one who lifts his head.

  5. Consider the Ravens — Dustin Kensrue (2007) Psalms 3:3

    The chorus closely adapts the psalm’s distinctive description of God restoring the speaker’s bowed head. This is a specific verbal connection rather than merely a shared theme of encouragement.

  6. Lifeline — Mandisa (2011) Psalms 3:3

    The chorus uses Psalm 3:3's distinctive description of God restoring the speaker's lowered head. This directly invokes the psalm's assurance of divine protection and renewed courage amid danger.

  7. Fairer — Matt Gilman (2013) Psalms 3:3

    The bridge directly adopts the psalm's paired descriptions of God as the worshipper's glory and the one who restores his lowered head.

  8. Oh What Love (Live) — Bethel Music, Paul McClure (2025) Psalms 3:3

    The imagery of God lifting the speaker's head resonates with Psalm 3:3, where God is described as a shield and lifter of heads, symbolizing support and restoration.

  9. Too Much — Zahriya Zachary (2025) Psalms 3:3

    The description of God raising the singer's head echoes David's portrayal of the Lord as the one who restores his dignity and courage.

  10. Praise Is the Offering — Gateway Worship (2010) Psalms 3:3

    The song adapts the verse's distinctive description of God raising the worshipper's head, changing David's individual expression of trust into a communal declaration.

  11. My Truest Praise — Jon Guerra (2020) Psalms 3:3

    God's act of raising the bowed singer's head evokes the psalm's distinctive image of God restoring the afflicted person's dignity and courage.

  12. Be My Defender — Jordan St. Cyr (2021) Psalms 3:3

    The description of God raising the speaker’s head closely echoes David’s identification of the Lord as the one who restores his head and honor amid distress.

  13. You're The Lifter - Live — Ricky Dillard & Tamela Mann (2020) Psalms 3:3

    The song directly adopts Psalm 3's threefold description of God as David's shield, glory, and the one who raises his head amid danger.

  14. Nothing Is Better (feat. Anthony Brown & Megan Tibbits) — Maverick City Music & Anthony Brown & Megan Tibbits (2023) Psalms 3:3

    The description of God raising the worshiper's lowered head evokes David's portrayal of the Lord as the one who restores his dignity and courage amid distress.

  15. O Love That Will Not Let Me Go — Chris Rice (2007) Psalms 3:3

    The final verse adapts the psalm's distinctive description of God raising the speaker's head, attributing that restoring action to the Cross.

  16. Psalm 18 — Cory Asbury (2009) Psalms 3:3

    The bridge directly reproduces the verse's distinctive pairing of God as David's glory and the one who lifts his head.

  17. Out of My Hands — Jars of Clay (2010) Psalms 3:3

    The chorus describes God raising the singer's head, closely adapting the psalm's distinctive description of God as the one who lifts David's head. Both portray restored dignity and confidence as God's work.

  18. So Good (feat. Ada Ehi) — Nathaniel Bassey & Ada Ehi (2021) Psalms 3:3

    The description of God as the worshipper's glory and the one who raises his head directly draws from David's prayer of confidence amid humiliation and danger.

  19. Underneath My Feet - Live — Red Rocks Worship (2019) Psalms 3:3-6

    The combined imagery of God as a shield, surrounding the worshiper, lifting the head, and overcoming numerous enemies closely follows David's prayer in Psalm 3.

  20. You Make Me Rich — Brian Courtney Wilson (2018) Psalms 3:3

    Calling God the one who lifts the singer's head closely reproduces David's description of God as the restorer of his dignity and confidence.

  21. Pull Me Close / Because He Lives (Live) — Lizzie Morgan & Ryan Ofei (2025) Psalms 3:3

    The lyrics mention God as the 'lifter of my head,' which directly echoes the sentiment of Psalm 3:3, where God is described as a shield and a source of glory and lifter of the head.

  22. The Difference - Live — Hillsong Worship (2011) Psalms 3:3

    The opening verse portrays God as the one who raises his people’s bowed heads, closely adapting Psalm 3’s distinctive description of God as the lifter of David’s head.

  23. I Call You Jesus — Israel & New Breed (2012) Psalms 3:3

    The song closely adapts the psalm’s paired descriptions of God as the speaker’s glory and the one who raises the speaker’s head, applying them to Jesus.

  24. WHEN I FORGET - Live — Amanda Cook (2025) Psalms 3:3

    The divine title describing God as the one who raises a person's head closely reproduces David's distinctive description of God in this verse.

  25. Cradle Me (Patsy’s Lullaby) — Mandisa (2013) Psalms 3:3

    The request for God to raise the singer's bowed head closely adapts this verse's distinctive description of divine protection and restoration. The surrounding references to enemies reinforce the connection.

  26. Walking Through Fire — Impending Doom (2010) Psalms 3:6

    The declaration of fearlessness before ten thousand hostile opponents closely adapts this verse's distinctive combination of overwhelming numbers and refusal to fear.

  27. Always Good — Andrew Peterson (2018) Psalms 3:7

    The plea for the Lord to arise and save closely reproduces David’s petition in this psalm.

Psalms 3 (King James Version)

1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.