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Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this <i>will</i> I <i>be</i> confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I <i>will be</i> confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />If an army encamps against me, My heart will not fear; If war arises against me, In <i>spite of</i> this I am confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In spite of this I shall be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In <i>spite of</i> this I shall be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In this I trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Though an army encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, Even in this I am confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though an army deploys against me, my heart will not be afraid; though a war breaks out against me, I will still be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though an army deploys against me, my heart is not afraid; though a war breaks out against me, still I am confident. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Armies may surround me, but I won't be afraid; war may break out, but I will trust you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, even then will I be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Even though an army sets up camp against me, my heart will not be afraid. Even though a war breaks out against me, I will still have confidence [in the LORD].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Even if a whole army surrounds me, I will not be afraid; even if enemies attack me, I will still trust God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear. If a war is launched against me, I will even trust in that situation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Though an army is deployed against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Though a host encamps against me, "" My heart does not fear, "" Though war rises up against me, "" In this I [am] confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Though a host doth encamp against me, My heart doth not fear, Though war riseth up against me, In this I am confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />If a camp shall encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: if war shall rise up against me, in this I trust.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />If armies in camp should stand together against me, my heart shall not fear. If a battle should rise up against me, in this will I be confident. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 26:3>If entrenched armies were to stand together against me, my heart would not fear. If a battle were to rise up against me, I would have hope in this.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Though an army encamp against me, my heart does not fear; Though war be waged against me, even then do I trust. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />If an army encamps against me, my heart is not afraid; if war shall rise against me, in this I am confident.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war should rise up against me, Even then will I be confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Though an army should set itself in array against me, my heart shall not be afraid: though war should rise up against me, in this am I confident.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/27-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2773" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/27.htm">The LORD is My Salvation</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">Though</a> <a href="/hebrew/4264.htm" title="4264: ma·ḥă·neh (N-cs) -- An encampment, camp. From chanah; an encampment; hence, an army, whether literal or figurative.">an army</a> <a href="/hebrew/2583.htm" title="2583: ta·ḥă·neh (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to incline; by implication, to decline; specifically, to pitch a tent; gen. To encamp.">encamps</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">around me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">my heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō- (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: yî·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear;</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">though</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">a war</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: bə·zōṯ (Prep-b:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6965.htm" title="6965: tā·qūm (V-Qal-Imperf-3fs) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">breaks out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/589.htm" title="589: ’ă·nî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Contracted from 'anokiy; I.">I</a> <a href="/hebrew/982.htm" title="982: ḇō·w·ṭê·aḥ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To trust. A primitive root; properly, to hie for refuge; figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure.">will keep my trust.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a></span><br />I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a></span><br />What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a></span><br />Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></span><br />Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/31-6.htm">Deuteronomy 31:6</a></span><br />Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Hebrews 13:6</a></span><br />So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/4-18.htm">1 John 4:18</a></span><br />There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/20-15.htm">2 Chronicles 20:15</a></span><br />And he said, “Listen, all you people of Judah and Jerusalem! Listen, King Jehoshaphat! This is what the LORD says: ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army, for the battle does not belong to you, but to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/46-1.htm">Psalm 46:1-3</a></span><br />For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. / Therefore we will not fear, though the earth is transformed and the mountains are toppled into the depths of the seas, / though their waters roar and foam and the mountains quake in the surge. Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-11</a></span><br />Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power. / Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/12-2.htm">Isaiah 12:2</a></span><br />Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/17-45.htm">1 Samuel 17:45-47</a></span><br />But David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD of Hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied. / This day the LORD will deliver you into my hand. This day I will strike you down, cut off your head, and give the carcasses of the Philistine army to the birds of the air and the creatures of the earth. Then the whole world will know that there is a God in Israel. / And all those assembled here will know that it is not by sword or spear that the LORD saves; for the battle is the LORD’s, and He will give all of you into our hands.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a></span><br />Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-27.htm">John 14:27</a></span><br />Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.</p><p class="hdg">host</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6</a></b></br> I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set <i>themselves</i> against me round about.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/52-6.htm">Psalm 52:6</a></b></br> The righteous also shall see, and fear, and shall laugh at him:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15-17</a></b></br> And when the servant of the man of God was risen early, and gone forth, behold, an host compassed the city both with horses and chariots. And his servant said unto him, Alas, my master! how shall we do? … </p><p class="hdg">war</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/28-15.htm">1 Samuel 28:15,16</a></b></br> And Samuel said to Saul, Why hast thou disquieted me, to bring me up? And Saul answered, I am sore distressed; for the Philistines make war against me, and God is departed from me, and answereth me no more, neither by prophets, nor by dreams: therefore I have called thee, that thou mayest make known unto me what I shall do… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/41-11.htm">Isaiah 41:11,12</a></b></br> Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/54-16.htm">Isaiah 54:16,17</a></b></br> Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy… </p><p class="hdg">in</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/5-6.htm">2 Corinthians 5:6-8</a></b></br> Therefore <i>we are</i> always confident, knowing that, whilst we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/job/29-25.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-28.htm">Besiege</a> <a href="/psalms/10-15.htm">Break</a> <a href="/job/40-23.htm">Confident</a> <a href="/job/19-12.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/psalms/26-3.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/26-2.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/job/39-21.htm">Host</a> <a href="/psalms/21-7.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/psalms/20-8.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/psalms/10-14.htm">Spite</a> <a href="/job/22-23.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/psalms/24-8.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/35-2.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Army</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-2.htm">Besiege</a> <a href="/psalms/28-5.htm">Break</a> <a href="/psalms/27-13.htm">Confident</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-3.htm">Encamp</a> <a href="/psalms/28-7.htm">Faith</a> <a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/27-8.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/33-6.htm">Host</a> <a href="/psalms/30-6.htm">Moved</a> <a href="/psalms/27-12.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/psalms/41-8.htm">Riseth</a> <a href="/psalms/78-32.htm">Spite</a> <a href="/psalms/43-3.htm">Tents</a> <a href="/psalms/33-17.htm">War</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">David sustains his faith by prayer</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Though an army encamps around me</b><br>This phrase reflects the historical context of ancient Israel, where warfare was a common threat. The imagery of an encamped army suggests a siege, a situation familiar to the Israelites, who often faced hostile forces. The encampment signifies a prolonged threat, yet the psalmist expresses confidence. This echoes the experiences of King David, who faced numerous military threats, including from King Saul and foreign nations. Theologically, it represents the spiritual battles believers face, with the "army" symbolizing trials and adversities. This phrase connects to <a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15-17</a>, where Elisha's servant sees an army surrounding the city, but Elisha reassures him of God's greater protection.<p><b>My heart will not fear</b><br>The heart, in biblical terms, often represents the center of emotions and will. The psalmist's declaration of fearlessness is an expression of deep trust in God. This confidence is not based on personal strength but on faith in God's protection and sovereignty. The phrase aligns with the biblical theme of courage found in <a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a>, where God commands Joshua to be strong and courageous. It also reflects the New Testament teaching in <a href="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a>, where believers are encouraged not to be anxious but to present their requests to God, resulting in peace that guards the heart.<p><b>Though a war breaks out against me</b><br>This phrase intensifies the previous imagery, moving from a potential threat to active conflict. Historically, Israel was often at war, and David himself was a warrior king. The phrase can be seen as a metaphor for spiritual warfare, where believers face ongoing battles against sin and evil. <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a> speaks of the struggle not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces. The psalmist's response to war breaking out is a testament to unwavering faith, reminiscent of Jesus' calm in the storm (<a href="/mark/4-39.htm">Mark 4:39</a>), symbolizing peace amidst chaos.<p><b>I will keep my trust</b><br>The psalmist's resolve to maintain trust in God despite overwhelming circumstances is a central theme of faith. Trust here implies reliance on God's character and promises, a recurring theme throughout scripture. <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a> encourages believers to trust in the Lord with all their heart. This trust is not passive but active, involving a conscious decision to rely on God. The phrase also points to the ultimate trust exemplified by Jesus Christ, who, despite facing the cross, entrusted Himself to the Father (<a href="/luke/23-46.htm">Luke 23:46</a>). This trust is foundational for believers, providing assurance and strength in the face of life's battles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>Traditionally attributed as the author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/27.htm">Psalm 27</a>, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep faith and reliance on God amidst numerous adversities, including battles and personal conflicts.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/armies_and_warfare.htm">Armies and Warfare</a></b><br>The imagery of armies and warfare reflects the historical context of ancient Israel, where physical battles were common. It also symbolizes spiritual and emotional battles faced by believers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>As the city of David and the spiritual center of Israel, Jerusalem often serves as a backdrop for David's psalms, representing both a physical and spiritual place of refuge.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_protection.htm">Trust in God's Protection</a></b><br>David's confidence in God's protection serves as a model for believers to trust God in the face of overwhelming challenges.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_faith.htm">Fearlessness in Faith</a></b><br>The absence of fear in David's heart, despite the threat of war, highlights the power of faith to overcome fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_warfare.htm">Spiritual Warfare</a></b><br>The imagery of encamped armies can be applied to spiritual battles, reminding believers to rely on God's strength and promises.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/heart_condition.htm">Heart Condition</a></b><br>The focus on the heart not fearing emphasizes the importance of inner peace and trust in God, regardless of external circumstances.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_trials.htm">Perseverance in Trials</a></b><br>David's resolve to "keep my trust" encourages believers to remain steadfast in their faith during trials and adversities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_catholic_and_orthodox_differ.htm">Why discard your confidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_discard_your_confidence.htm">Why discard your confidence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'a_little_leaven'_mean.htm">What does 'Pressed but Not Crushed' mean biblically?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_do_enemies_'stumble_and_fall'_in_battle.htm">(Psalm 27:2–3) What evidence supports the idea that enemies literally “stumble and fall,” and how does this align with actual battlefield outcomes? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Though an host.</span>--Literally, <span class= "ital">Though a camp should encamp.</span><p><span class= "bld">In this.</span>--Either <span class= "ital">in this circumstance </span>or <span class= "ital">in spite of this. </span>(Comp. <a href="/psalms/78-32.htm" title="For all this they sinned still, and believed not for his wondrous works.">Psalm 78:32</a>.) The LXX. <span class= "greekheb">?? ?????</span>, followed by <span class= "greekheb">????</span> in the next clause, seems to refer it to the hope about to be expressed. The Rabbinical commentators (<span class= "ital">e.g., </span>Aben Ezra and Rashi) refer back to the beginning of the psalm. "In this"--viz., that Jehovah is my light--"do I trust." Rosenmiiller refers it to "the battle" just mentioned, <span class= "ital">in ipsa pugna.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear.</span> In the first burst of joy at his recent victory, the 'host" which remains unconquered seems of light account - let them advance - let them "encamp against him" - his heart will not be afraid; but when the joy has had full vent, there is a reaction; the enemies then appear more formidable, and God's aid is besought against them (see vers. 9-12). <span class="cmt_word">Though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident</span>. "In this" may be either "in the fact that the Lord is my Light and my Salvation" (ver. 1), or "in case of such an event as war and attack on the part of the enemy." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/27-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Though</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">an army</span><br /><span class="heb">מַחֲנֶה֮</span> <span class="translit">(ma·ḥă·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4264.htm">Strong's 4264: </a> </span><span class="str2">An encampment, an army</span><br /><br /><span class="word">encamps</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחֲנֶ֬ה</span> <span class="translit">(ta·ḥă·neh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2583.htm">Strong's 2583: </a> </span><span class="str2">To incline, to decline, to pitch a, tent, gen, to encamp</span><br /><br /><span class="word">around me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלַ֨י ׀</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֫בִּ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">{will} not</span><br /><span class="heb">לֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fear;</span><br /><span class="heb">יִירָ֪א</span> <span class="translit">(yî·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><br /><span class="word">though</span><br /><span class="heb">אִם־</span> <span class="translit">(’im-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a war</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">breaks out</span><br /><span class="heb">תָּק֣וּם</span> <span class="translit">(tā·qūm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arise, stand up, stand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against me,</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֭לַי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lay)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲנִ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_589.htm">Strong's 589: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will keep my trust.</span><br /><span class="heb">בוֹטֵֽחַ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ḇō·w·ṭê·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_982.htm">Strong's 982: </a> </span><span class="str2">To trust, be confident, sure</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/27-3.htm">Psalm 27:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 27:3 Though an army should encamp against me (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/27-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 27:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 27:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 27:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 27:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>