Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Though a host encamp against me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war arise against me,
In spite of this I shall be confident.

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.

Holman Bible

Though an army deploys against me,
my heart is not afraid;
though a war breaks out against me,
still I am confident.

International Standard Version

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.

A Conservative Version

Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.

American Standard Version

Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.

Amplified


Though an army encamp against me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war arise against me,
Even in this I am confident.

Bible in Basic English

Even if an army came against me with its tents, my heart would have no fear: if war was made on me, my faith would not be moved.

Darby Translation

If a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; if war rise against me, in this will I be confident.

Julia Smith Translation

If a camp shall encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: if war shall rise up against me, in this I trust

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

Though an army encamp against me, my heart will not fear. Though war arise against me, [even] in this I [will] remain confident.

Modern King James verseion

Though an army should camp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise against me, in this I am trusting.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Though a host of men were laid against me, yet shall not my heart be afraid; and though there rose up war against me, yet will I put my trust in him.

NET Bible

Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.

New Heart English Bible

Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.

The Emphasized Bible

Though there pitch against me - a camp, my heart shall not fear, - Though there come up against me - a battle, still, am I confident.

Webster

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

World English Bible

Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.

Youngs Literal Translation

Though a host doth encamp against me, My heart doth not fear, Though war riseth up against me, In this I am confident.

References

Hastings

Context Readings

My Stronghold

2 Evildoers accosted me to tear me to pieces. My opponents and enemies stumbled and fell. 3 Though a host encamp against me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war arise against me,
In spite of this I shall be confident.
4 I have asked one thing from Jehovah. This I will seek: to live in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, to look at Jehovah's beauty and search for an answer in his temple.

Cross References

Psalm 3:6

I am not afraid of the tens of thousands who have taken positions against me on all sides.

1 Samuel 28:15-16

Samuel said to Saul: Why have you disturbed me? Why did you make me come back? Saul answered: I am in great trouble! The Philistines are at war with me. God has abandoned me. He does not answer me any more by prophets or by dreams. Please tell me what to do.

2 Kings 6:15-17

Early the next morning Elisha's servant got up and went out of the house. He saw the Syrian troops with their horses and chariots surrounding the town. He went to Elisha and said: Alas my master what shall we do?

2 Chronicles 20:15

Jahaziel said: Pay attention to me, everyone from Judah, everyone living in Jerusalem, and King Jehoshaphat. This is what Jehovah says to you: 'Do not be frightened or terrified by this large crowd. The battle is not yours. It is God's.

Job 4:6

Does your respect for God give you confidence and your lifetime of integrity give you hope?

Psalm 52:6

The righteous also sees, and fears, and laughs at him. They say:

Isaiah 41:11-12

All who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced. Those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.

Isaiah 54:16-17

I created the blacksmith who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its work. I also created the destroyer who will work havoc.

Romans 8:35-37

Who will separate us from the love of Christ? Will tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

2 Corinthians 5:6-8

We are always confident for we know that while we are at home in the body, we are absent from the Lord.

Philippians 1:28

Do not be frightened by opponents. This is evidence of destruction for them and salvation for you from God.

1 Peter 3:14

Even if you suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. Do not fear! Do not be troubled (distressed) (intimidated)!

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil (false accuser) (Devil) is about to throw you into prison, that you may be tested. You will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful even if you must die, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 12:7-11

War broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon and his angels.

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