Psa 3:2 | JFB | STEP | 2. say of my soul-- that is, "of me" (compare ). This use of "soul" is common; perhaps it arose from regarding the soul as man's chief part. no help ... in God-- rejected by Him. This is the bitterest reproach for a pious man, and denotes a spirit of malignant triumph. Selah-- This word is of very obscure meaning. It probably denotes rest or pause, both as to the music and singing, intimating something emphatic in the sentiment (compare ).

‏ Psalms 3:2

2. say of my soul--that is, "of me" (compare Psa 25:3). This use of "soul" is common; perhaps it arose from regarding the soul as man's chief part.

no help ... in God--rejected by Him. This is the bitterest reproach for a pious man, and denotes a spirit of malignant triumph.

Selah--This word is of very obscure meaning. It probably denotes rest or pause, both as to the music and singing, intimating something emphatic in the sentiment (compare Psa 9:16).