Psalms 27:3

3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.

Psalms 27:3 in Other Translations

KJV
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
ESV
3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.
NLT
3 Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.
MSG
3 When besieged, I'm calm as a baby. When all hell breaks loose, I'm collected and cool.
CSB
3 Though an army deploy against me, my heart is not afraid; though war break out against me, still I am confident.

Psalms 27:3 In-Context

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.
3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
4 One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.

Cross References 2

  • 1. S Genesis 4:7; S Psalms 3:6
  • 2. S Job 4:6
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