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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/psalms/3.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/psalms/3.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/3.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/3.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set <i>themselves</i> against me round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/3.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set <i>themselves</i> against me all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/3.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who <i>all</i> around have set themselves against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I will not be intimidated <i>or</i> afraid of the ten thousands Who have set themselves against me all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of thousands of people who have taken their stand against me on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I am not afraid of the thousands of people who have taken their stand against me on every side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/3.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people That have set themselves against me round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ten thousand enemies attack from every side, but I am not afraid. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/3.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of the people, that have set themselves against me round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I am not afraid of the tens of thousands who have taken positions against me on all sides.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/3.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I am not afraid of the thousands of enemies who surround me on every side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/3.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I will not fear multitudes of people, who set themselves against me on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/3.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me on all sides.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/3.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I am not afraid of myriads of people, "" That they have set against me all around.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> I am not afraid of myriads of people, That round about they have set against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br /><RF q=*><font color=#808080><i>The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for </i></font><i><font color=#0000FF> <a href=#>Ps 3:7</a></i></font><Rf>I shall not be afraid of ten thousand of people who sit round about upon me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I will not fear thousands of the people, surrounding me: arise, O Lord; save me, O my God. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 3:7>I will not fear the thousands of people surrounding me. Rise up, Lord. Save me, my God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/3.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I do not fear, then, thousands of people arrayed against me on every side. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of thousands of people that have surrounded me and set themselves against me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/3.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who surrounded me and stood against me.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/3.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, That have set themselves against me round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/3.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/3-6.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=166" 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/3.htm">Deliver Me, O LORD!</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><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.">I will not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: ’î·rā (V-Qal-Imperf-1cs) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/7233.htm" title="7233: mê·riḇ·ḇō·wṯ (Prep-m:: Number-fpc) -- Multitude, myriad, ten thousand. From rabab; abundance, i.e. a myriad.">the myriads</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘ām (N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/7896.htm" title="7896: šā·ṯū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- To put, set. A primitive root; to place.">set</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāy (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/5439.htm" title="5439: sā·ḇîḇ (Adv) -- Circuit, round about. Or cbiybah; from cabab; a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly around.">on every side.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.…<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="/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="/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="/philippians/4-6.htm">Philippians 4:6-7</a></span><br />Be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. / And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.<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="/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="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1</a></span><br />Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/118-6.htm">Psalm 118:6</a></span><br />The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-24.htm">Proverbs 3:24-26</a></span><br />When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you rest, your sleep will be sweet. / Do not fear sudden danger or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, / for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from the snare.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/43-1.htm">Isaiah 43:1-2</a></span><br />But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine! / When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you go through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched; the flames will not set you ablaze.<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.<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="/psalms/56-3.htm">Psalm 56:3-4</a></span><br />When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. / In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.</p><p class="hdg">I will</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">Psalm 27:1-3</a></b></br> <i>A Psalm</i> of David. The LORD <i>is</i> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <i>is</i> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/46-2.htm">Psalm 46:2,7</a></b></br> Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/118-10.htm">Psalm 118:10-12</a></b></br> All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them… </p><p class="hdg">ten</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/18-7.htm">2 Samuel 18:7</a></b></br> Where the people of Israel were slain before the servants of David, and there was there a great slaughter that day of twenty thousand <i>men</i>.</p><p class="hdg">set</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Psalm 2:2</a></b></br> The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, <i>saying</i>,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/41-25.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/job/24-22.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/psalms/2-12.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/nehemiah/7-72.htm">Myriads</a> <a href="/job/32-6.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/psalms/3-3.htm">Round</a> <a href="/job/39-23.htm">Side</a> <a href="/job/21-24.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/job/19-3.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-5.htm">Tens</a> <a href="/psalms/2-2.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/job/42-12.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/job/33-23.htm">Thousands</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/18-4.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/psalms/21-12.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/psalms/4-4.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Myriads</a> <a href="/psalms/33-7.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/psalms/5-12.htm">Round</a> <a href="/psalms/12-8.htm">Side</a> <a href="/psalms/48-2.htm">Sides</a> <a href="/psalms/33-2.htm">Ten</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Tens</a> <a href="/psalms/5-5.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/psalms/50-10.htm">Thousand</a> <a href="/psalms/68-17.htm">Thousands</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 3</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/3-1.htm">The security of God's protection</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/3.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/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>I will not fear</b><br>This phrase reflects a deep trust in God, a recurring theme throughout the Psalms. The psalmist, traditionally identified as David, expresses confidence in God's protection despite overwhelming odds. This echoes the sentiment found in <a href="/psalms/23-4.htm">Psalm 23:4</a>, where the psalmist declares fearlessness even in the "valley of the shadow of death." The absence of fear is a hallmark of faith, as seen in <a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11</a>, which highlights the faith of biblical figures who trusted God against all odds.<p><b>the myriads</b><br>The term "myriads" suggests an innumerable host, often used to describe large armies or groups. In the context of David's life, this could refer to the numerous enemies he faced, such as during Absalom's rebellion (2 Samuel 15-18). The use of "myriads" emphasizes the overwhelming nature of the opposition, yet it also highlights God's ability to protect and deliver, as seen in <a href="/2_kings/6-16.htm">2 Kings 6:16-17</a>, where Elisha reassures his servant of God's greater army.<p><b>set against me</b><br>This phrase indicates a deliberate and organized opposition. Historically, David faced many adversaries, including Saul, the Philistines, and his own son Absalom. The idea of being "set against" suggests a siege or encirclement, a common military tactic in ancient warfare. This imagery is also used in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, where believers are reminded of the spiritual forces arrayed against them, necessitating the armor of God.<p><b>on every side</b><br>The phrase "on every side" conveys a sense of being completely surrounded, leaving no avenue for escape. This mirrors situations in David's life, such as when he was pursued by Saul (<a href="/1_samuel/23-26.htm">1 Samuel 23:26</a>). It also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's deliverance in seemingly hopeless situations, as seen in <a href="/exodus/14-13.htm">Exodus 14:13-14</a>, where the Israelites were trapped by the Red Sea. This phrase underscores the totality of the threat and the completeness of God's protection.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/3.htm">Psalm 3</a>, David is fleeing from his son Absalom, who has led a rebellion against him. This context of personal betrayal and national crisis forms the backdrop of the psalm.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/absalom.htm">Absalom</a></b><br>David's son, who has conspired to overthrow his father and take the throne of Israel. His rebellion is a significant event in David's life, causing him to flee Jerusalem.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city from which David flees during Absalom's rebellion. It is the political and spiritual center of Israel.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_myriads.htm">The Myriads</a></b><br>Refers to the numerous enemies or adversaries that David perceives as surrounding him. This term emphasizes the overwhelming odds against him.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a></b><br>The ultimate protector and source of David's confidence, despite the overwhelming opposition he faces.<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>Despite overwhelming odds, David's trust in God is unwavering. Believers are encouraged to place their confidence in God's protection, regardless of the challenges they face.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_faith.htm">Fearlessness in Faith</a></b><br>David's declaration of fearlessness serves as a model for Christians to live boldly in faith, knowing that God is greater than any adversary.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>David's psalm is a prayerful expression of trust. Christians are reminded of the importance of prayer in seeking God's help and expressing reliance on Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_trials.htm">God's Sovereignty in Trials</a></b><br>The psalm highlights God's sovereignty over all circumstances. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is in control, even when life seems chaotic.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>While David faced his enemies, he was not alone. The support of loyal followers reminds Christians of the importance of community and fellowship in times of trial.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 3</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_23.htm">What is the meaning of Psalm 23?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_sleep_paralysis_prevention.htm">What is sleep paralysis and how can it be prevented?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_all_sin_(rom_3_23_vs._job_1_1).htm">Does everyone sin? (Romans 3:23 vs. Job 1:1)</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_believers_fear_despite_faith.htm">If 1 John 4:18 states 'perfect love drives out fear,' why do many believers still struggle with fear despite their faith?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">That have set themselves</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, <span class= "ital">have arrayed themselves as for battle. </span>(See <a href="/1_kings/20-12.htm" title="And it came to pass, when Ben-hadad heard this message, as he was drinking, he and the kings in the pavilions, that he said to his servants, Set yourselves in array. And they set themselves in array against the city.">1Kings 20:12</a>.)<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people</span>. (On the vast multitude of people that had collected to attack the fugitive king, see the comment on ver. 1.) David, however, did not fear them. Like Asa (<a href="/2_chronicles/14-11.htm">2 Chronicles 14:11</a>) and Judas Maccabeus (1 Macc. 3:18), he knew that there was no zeal might in ,' the multitude of an host" (<a href="/psalms/33-16.htm">Psalm 33:16</a>). God could save equally with many or with few, and against many or against few (comp. <a href="/2_kings/6-15.htm">2 Kings 6:15-17</a>). <span class="cmt_word">That have set themselves against me round about;</span> or, <span class="accented">ranged themselves against me</span> (Kay) - a military term (comp. <a href="/isaiah/22-7.htm">Isaiah 22:7</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/3-6.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">I 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">אִ֭ירָא</span> <span class="translit">(’î·rā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common 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">the myriads</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵרִבְב֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mê·riḇ·ḇō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Number - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7233.htm">Strong's 7233: </a> </span><span class="str2">Multitude, myriad, ten thousand</span><br /><br /><span class="word">set</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֣תוּ</span> <span class="translit">(šā·ṯū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7896.htm">Strong's 7896: </a> </span><span class="str2">To put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against me</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāy)</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">on every side.</span><br /><span class="heb">סָ֝בִ֗יב</span> <span class="translit">(sā·ḇîḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5439.htm">Strong's 5439: </a> </span><span class="str2">A circle, neighbour, environs, around</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/3-6.htm">Psalm 3:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/3-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 3:6 I will not be afraid of tens (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/3-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 3:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 3:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/3-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 3:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 3:7" /></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>