English Standard Version
Psalms 27:3
3Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be 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.
- 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.
- New Living Translation (NLT)Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.
Context of Psalms 27:3
1The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? 2When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 4One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in his temple. 5For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon 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 afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.
- Psalms 52:6The righteous shall see and fear, and shall laugh at him, saying,
- 2 Kings 6:15When the servant of the man of God rose early in the morning and went out, behold, an army with horses and chariots was all around the city. And the servant said, "Alas, my master! What shall we do?"
- 2 Chronicles 20:15And he said, "Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, 'Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God's.
- Philippians 1:28and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God.
- 1 Peter 3:14But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled,
- 1 Samuel 28:15Then Samuel said to Saul, "Why have you disturbed me by bringing me up?" Saul answered, "I am in great distress, for the Philistines are warring against me, and God has turned away from me and answers me no more, either by prophets or by dreams. Therefore I have summoned you to tell me what I shall do."
- Isaiah 41:11Behold, all who are incensed against you shall be put to shame and confounded; those who strive against you shall be as nothing and shall perish.
- Isaiah 54:16Behold, I have created the smith who blows the fire of coals and produces a weapon for its purpose. I have also created the ravager to destroy;
- Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?
- Revelation 2:10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
- Revelation 12:7Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back,
- 2 Corinthians 5:6So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away 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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