Psalm 3:6
New International Version
I will not fear though tens of thousands assail me on every side.

New Living Translation
I am not afraid of ten thousand enemies who surround me on every side.

English Standard Version
I will not be afraid of many thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.

Berean Standard Bible
I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

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

New King James Version
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around.

New American Standard Bible
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me all around.

NASB 1995
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about.

NASB 1977
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who have set themselves against me round about.

Legacy Standard Bible
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people Who all around have set themselves against me.

Amplified Bible
I will not be intimidated or afraid of the ten thousands Who have set themselves against me all around.

Christian Standard Bible
I will not be afraid of thousands of people who have taken their stand against me on every side.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am not afraid of the thousands of people who have taken their stand against me on every side.

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

Contemporary English Version
Ten thousand enemies attack from every side, but I am not afraid.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I am not afraid of the tens of thousands who have taken positions against me on all sides.

Good News Translation
I am not afraid of the thousands of enemies who surround me on every side.

International Standard Version
I will not fear multitudes of people, who set themselves against me on every side.

Majority Standard Bible
I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.

NET Bible
I am not afraid of the multitude of people who attack me from all directions.

New Heart English Bible
I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.

Webster's Bible Translation
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me on all sides.

World English Bible
I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
I am not afraid of myriads of people, "" That they have set against me all around.

Young's Literal Translation
I am not afraid of myriads of people, That round about they have set against me.

Smith's Literal Translation
The original Julia E. Smith Bible records the following as a verse reference for Ps 3:7I shall not be afraid of ten thousand of people who sit round about upon me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
I will not fear thousands of the people, surrounding me: arise, O Lord; save me, O my God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
I will not fear the thousands of people surrounding me. Rise up, Lord. Save me, my God.

New American Bible
I do not fear, then, thousands of people arrayed against me on every side.

New Revised Standard Version
I am not afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
I will not be afraid of thousands of people that have surrounded me and set themselves against me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who surrounded me and stood against me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
I am not afraid of ten thousands of people, That have set themselves against me round about.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.

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Audio Bible



Context
Deliver Me, O LORD!
5I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me. 6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side. 7Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.…

Cross References
Isaiah 41:10
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.

Joshua 1:9
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.”

Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Philippians 4:6-7
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.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Deuteronomy 31:6
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.”

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

Matthew 10:28
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.

Psalm 27:1
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?

Psalm 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Proverbs 3:24-26
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.

Isaiah 43:1-2
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.

John 14:27
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.

1 John 4:18
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.

Psalm 56:3-4
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?


Treasury of Scripture

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

I will

Psalm 27:1-3
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? …

Psalm 46:2,7
Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; …

Psalm 118:10-12
All nations compassed me about: but in the name of the LORD will I destroy them…

ten

2 Samuel 18:7
Where the people of Israel were slain before the servants of David, and there was there a great slaughter that day of twenty thousand men.

set

Psalm 2:2
The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying,

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Psalm 3
1. The security of God's protection














I will not fear
This phrase is a powerful declaration of trust and confidence in God. The Hebrew root for "fear" is "yare," which often denotes a sense of terror or dread. In the context of Psalm 3, David is expressing a profound trust in God that dispels fear, even in the face of overwhelming odds. Historically, David wrote this psalm during a time of great personal crisis, as he fled from his son Absalom. Despite the chaos surrounding him, David's faith in God's protection allows him to reject fear. This phrase serves as an encouragement for believers to place their trust in God, knowing that His presence and power are greater than any earthly threat.

the tens of thousands
This phrase emphasizes the magnitude of the opposition David faced. The Hebrew word "rebabah" is used here, which can mean "myriads" or "tens of thousands," indicating a vast number. In the historical context, David was not just facing a small group of adversaries but a large, organized force. This hyperbolic expression underscores the severity of the situation and highlights the miraculous nature of God's deliverance. For modern readers, it serves as a reminder that no matter how insurmountable our challenges may seem, God's power is sufficient to overcome them.

drawn up against me on every side
This phrase paints a vivid picture of being surrounded by enemies. The Hebrew word "sabab" means to encircle or encompass, suggesting a strategic military positioning. David's enemies were not only numerous but also strategically placed to ensure his defeat. This imagery reflects the intense pressure and danger David was under. In a broader scriptural context, this phrase can be seen as a metaphor for the spiritual battles believers face. It reassures Christians that even when they feel surrounded by trials and adversities, God is their shield and protector, capable of delivering them from any peril.

(6) That have set themselves--i.e., have arrayed themselves as for battle. (See 1Kings 20:12.)

Verse 6. - I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people. (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 (2 Chronicles 14:11) and Judas Maccabeus (1 Macc. 3:18), he knew that there was no zeal might in ,' the multitude of an host" (Psalm 33:16). God could save equally with many or with few, and against many or against few (comp. 2 Kings 6:15-17). That have set themselves against me round about; or, ranged themselves against me (Kay) - a military term (comp. Isaiah 22:7).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
I will not
לֹֽא־ (lō-)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

fear
אִ֭ירָא (’î·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

the myriads
מֵרִבְב֥וֹת (mê·riḇ·ḇō·wṯ)
Preposition-m | Number - feminine plural construct
Strong's 7233: Multitude, myriad, ten thousand

set
שָׁ֣תוּ (šā·ṯū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7896: To put, set

against me
עָלָֽי׃ (‘ā·lāy)
Preposition | first person common singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

on every side.
סָ֝בִ֗יב (sā·ḇîḇ)
Adverb
Strong's 5439: A circle, neighbour, environs, around


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