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Atomic Bible
Psalms 3:8
Salvation belongs to the LORD;
from Deliver Me, O LORD!, Psalms 3:1-8
What it says

Salvation belongs to the LORD, and his blessing is upon his people.

What it is doing

This verse closes the prayer with a confession larger than David's own case.

In context

1A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. 2Many say of me, 3But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, 4To the LORD I cry aloud, 5I lie down and sleep; 6I will not fear the myriads 7Arise, O LORD! 8Salvation belongs to the LORD;