But since the disclosure of the danger of perishing "in [or as to] the way" or course of rebellious conduct is part of an exhortation, the purpose of which is that the threatened flash of wrath may never need to shoot forth, the psalmist will not close without setting forth the blessed alternative. The sweet benediction of the close bends round to the opening words of the companion psalm of prelude, and thus identifies the man who delights in the law of Jehovah with him who submits to the kingdom of God's Anointed. The expression "put their trust" literally means to take refuge in. The act of trust cannot be more beautifully or forcibly described than as the flight of the soul to God. They who take shelter in God need fear no kindling anger. They who yield to the King are they who take refuge in Jehovah; and such never know aught of His kingdom but its blessings, nor experience any flame of His wrath, but only the happy glow of His love. PSALM III. 1 Jehovah, how many are my oppressors! Many are rising against me. 2 Many are saying to my soul, There is no salvation for him in God. Selah. 3 And yet Thou, Jehovah, art a shield round me; My glory, and the lifter up of my head. 4 With my voice to Jehovah I cry aloud, And He answers me from His holy mountain. Selah. 5 I laid myself down and slept; I awaked; for Jehovah upholds me. 6 I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, Who round about have set themselves against me. 7 Arise, Jehovah; save me, my God: For Thou hast smitten all my enemies [on] the cheek-bone; The teeth of the wicked Thou hast broken. 8 To Jehovah belongs salvation: Upon Thy people be Thy blessing. Selah.