Psalms 3:2

Psalms 3:1 net — A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.

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"A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me."

— Psalms 3:1, NET Bible

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KJV
“Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“ Jehovah, how are mine adversaries increased! Many are they that rise up against me. ”
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WEB
“Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.”
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DRB
“The psalm of David when he fled from the face of his son Absalom.”
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BBE
“ Lord, how greatly are they increased who make attacks on me! in great numbers they come against me.”
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KJVA
“Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.”
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Psalms 3 — Context

A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.

Many say about me,“God will not deliver him.”(Selah)

But you, LORD, are a shield that protects me; you are my glory and the one who restores me.

To the LORD I cried out, and he answered me from his holy hill.(Selah)

Psalms 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 3:1 say?

Psalms 3:1 in the NET Bible reads: “A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.”

Where is Psalms 3:1 in the Bible?

Psalms 3:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 3, verse 1.

Who wrote Psalms?

Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.

What is the book of Psalms about?

The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.

What are the major themes of Psalms?

Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 3:1.

What translation should I read Psalms 3:1 in?

Psalms 3:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Psalms 3:1?

Psalms 3:1 reads (NET): “A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Psalms 3:1 net — A psalm of David, written when he fled from his son Absalom. LORD, how numerous are my enemies! Many attack me.

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