Psalms 27:3

Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; Though war should rise against me, yet will I be confident.

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In The King James Version

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

In Context

2When the wicked came upon me to devour me, Even my persecutors and enemies, they stumbled and fell.

4One thing have I desired of the LORD; that do I yet seek; That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the grace of the LORD, And to gaze upon his temple.

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Cross References

Psalms 3:6I will not fear the ten thousands of people Who on every side set themselves against me.

Psalms 52:6The righteous shall see and fear, And shall laugh at him.

Isaiah 41:11Behold, all who are enraged against thee Shall be ashamed and confounded; All that contend with thee Shall come to nothing and perish.

Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ for us? Shall affliction or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or peril or sword?

Matthew Henry on Psalms 27:2-7

Devout Confidence; Encouragement in Prayers. 1 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? 2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. 4 One thing have I desired of the Lord , that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all… Read the whole commentary →

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