Psalms 3:8
"From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people.
“From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. Selah”Psalms 3:8 (NIV)
Compare NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT, MSG, and NASB side by side →
Surrounding verses
Read Psalms 3:8 with the verses next to it, then open Psalms 3 in full.
Arise, O Lord! Deliver me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.
Psalm 4 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer.
When people use this verse
People often open Psalms 3:8 when they are looking for Scripture on deliverance.
Related topics
Get another verse
Same randomizer as the rest of the site — tap for another NIV verse from this book, a related topic, or the priority collection.
“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
What is this verse about?
Psalms 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Psalms chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How people apply it
As you reflect on Psalms 3:8, consider how God's truth applies to your current circumstances. Scripture is living and active — it speaks into every season of life. Let this verse shape your thoughts, decisions, and relationships as you walk in faith.
Related verses
Curated from this site's topic lists — not a keyword scan of the verse text.
In that day the people who live on this coast will say, ‘See what has happened to those we relied on, those we fled to for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How then can we escape?’”
Isaiah 59:11We all growl like bears; we moan mournfully like doves. We look for justice, but find none; for deliverance, but it is far away.
Micah 5:5And he will be their peace. Deliverance and Destruction When the Assyrian invades our land and marches through our fortresses, we will raise against him seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men.
Philippians 1:19for I know that through your prayers and the help given by the Spirit of Jesus Christ, what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.
Psalms 32:7You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah
Psalms 33:17A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save.
Psalms 78:22for they did not believe in God or trust in his deliverance.
Exodus 14:13Moses answered the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the Lord will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.
A short prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Psalms 3:8. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Quick answers
What does Psalms 3:8 mean?
"From the Lord comes deliverance. May your blessing be on your people. Selah..." — Psalms 3:8 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Psalms 3:8?
Psalms 3:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Psalms chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does Psalms 3:8 read in other translations?
Psalms 3:8 is available in NIV, KJV, ESV, NLT, MSG, and NASB on this page. Open the compare view to read them side by side.