Psalms 3:6

What does Psalms 3:6 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 3:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will have no fear, though ten thousand have come round me, putting themselves against me.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I am not afraid of myriads of people, That round about they have set against me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I have slept and have taken my rest: and I have risen up, because the Lord hath protected me.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I will not fear for myriads of the people that have set themselves against me round about.

Context

v.5I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for Jehovah sustaineth me.

v.6This passage

v.7Arise, O Jehovah; save me, O my God: For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; Thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

Cross references

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

  • 2 Samuel 18:7

    And the people of Israel were smitten there before the servants of David, and there was a great slaughter there that day of twenty thousand men.

  • 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 46:2

    Therefore will we not fear, though the earth do change, And though the mountains be shaken into the heart of the seas;

  • Psalms 46:7

    Jehovah of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our refuge. [Selah

  • Psalms 27:1

    Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

  • Psalms 118:10

    All nations compassed me about: In the name of Jehovah I will cut them off.

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