Psa 3:2, 11:1 | 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 Ps 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 Ps 9:16).

Psalms 11:1

1. my soul—me (Ps 3:2).

Flee—literally, "flee ye"; that is, he and his companion.

as a bird to your mountain—having as such no safety but in flight (compare 1Sa 26:20; La 3:52).