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Psalms 27:3

What does Psalms 27:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 27:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 27:3 means

Building on past deliverances, the psalmist extends his confidence to future, even greater threats. He envisions the most extreme forms of opposition: a vast army encamping against him and the outbreak of full-scale war. Even in the face of such overwhelming odds, his heart remains steadfast and unafraid. His confidence is not rooted in his own strength or military might, but in the unwavering assurance of God's protective presence, which he has already alluded to and experienced.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Even if an army came against me with its tents, my heart would have no fear: if war was made on me, my faith would not be moved.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Though a host doth encamp against me, My heart doth not fear, Though war riseth up against me, In this I <FI>am<Fi> confident.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Draw me not away together with the wicked; and with the workers of iniquity destroy me not: Who speak peace with their neighbour, but evils are in their hearts.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

If a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; if war rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Context

This verse expands the psalmist's confidence from specific past trials to hypothetical future confrontations of even greater magnitude. It follows the recounting of past victory in verse 2, demonstrating that his faith is not limited to what has already occurred, but extends to all potential dangers. This forward-looking trust deepens the theme of security established in the opening verses.

v.2When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

v.3This passage

v.4One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after: That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of Jehovah, And to inquire in his temple.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 12:7

    And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angelsgoing forthto war with the dragon; and the dragon warred and his angels;

  • Isaiah 41:11

    Behold, all they that are incensed against thee shall be put to shame and confounded: they that strive with thee shall be as nothing, and shall perish.

  • Revelation 2:10

    Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.

  • 1 Peter 3:14

    But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;

  • 2 Kings 6:15

    And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, a host with horses and chariots was round about the city. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do?

  • Psalms 3:6

    I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people That have set themselves against me round about.

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