Psalms 3

Which worship songs are based on Psalms 3?

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

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.