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Psalms 27:3
3Though an army encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, Even in this I am confident.
Psalms 27:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
- New International Version (NIV)Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident.
Context of Psalms 27:3
1The Lord is my light and my salvation— Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life— Whom shall I dread? 2When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell. Though an army encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, Even in this I am confident. 4One thing I have asked of the Lord, and that I will seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the Lord And to meditate in His temple. 5For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.
Read all of Psalms 27Psalms 27:3 word by word
אִם־תַּחֲנֶ֬ה עָלַ֨י׀ מַחֲנֶה֮ לֹֽא־יִירָ֪א לִ֫בִּ֥י אִם־תָּק֣וּם עָ֭לַי מִלְחָמָ֑ה בְּ֝זֹ֗את אֲנִ֣י בוֹטֵֽחַ׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
Cross-references for Psalms 27:3
- Psalms 3:6I will not be intimidated or afraid of the ten thousands Who have set themselves against me all around.
- Psalms 52:6The righteous will see it and fear, And will [scoffingly] laugh, saying,
- 2 Kings 6:15The servant of the man of God got up early and went out, and behold, there was an army with horses and chariots encircling the city. Elisha’s servant said to him, “Oh no, my master! What are we to do?”
- 2 Chronicles 20:15He said, “Listen carefully, all [you people of] Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. The Lord says this to you: ‘Be not afraid or dismayed at this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.
- Philippians 1:28And in no way be alarmed or intimidated [in anything] by your opponents, for such [constancy and fearlessness on your part] is a [clear] sign [a proof and a seal] for them of [their impending] destruction, but [a clear sign] for you of deliverance and salvation, and that too, from God.
- 1 Peter 3:14But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness [though it is not certain that you will], you are still blessed [happy, to be admired and favored by God]. Do not be afraid of their intimidating threats, nor be troubled or disturbed [by their opposition].
- 1 Samuel 28:15Then Samuel said to Saul, “Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?” Saul answered, “I am greatly distressed; for the Philistines are making war against me, and God has left me and no longer answers me, either through prophets or by dreams; therefore I have called you to make known to me what I should do.”
- Isaiah 41:11Indeed, all those who are angry with you will be put to shame and humiliated; Those who strive against you will be as nothing and will perish.
- Isaiah 54:16Listen carefully, I have created the smith who blows on the fire of coals And who produces a weapon for its purpose; And I have created the destroyer to inflict ruin.
- Romans 8:35Who shall ever separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
- Revelation 2:10Fear nothing that you are about to suffer. Be aware that the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested [in your faith], and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful to the point of death [if you must die for your faith], and I will give you the crown [consisting] of life.
- Revelation 12:7And war broke out in heaven, Michael [the archangel] and his angels waging war with the dragon. The dragon and his angels fought,
- 2 Corinthians 5:6So then, being always filled with good courage and confident hope, and knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord—
Commentaries on Psalms 27:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Though a host should encamp against me - I am so confident of the Almighty's protection, that were I alone, and encompassed by a host, I would not fear. I am in the hand of God; and while in that hand, I am safe.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Though an host - Though an “army;” that is, any army, or any number of men in battle array. The past interposition of God in similar times of trouble and danger was to him a sufficient security that he had nothing to fear. Should encamp against me - In battle array, or prepared for battle. My heart shall not fear - He would not tremble; he would not feel that there was anything of which to be afraid. God had shown Himself superior to the power of hostile…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3keep my trust: See Psalms 25:2; 26:1.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. In the greatest dangers. in this--that is, then, in such extremity.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Psalms 27
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- The Treasury of David
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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