Psalms 3:2 web — Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah.

World English Bible

"Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah."

— Psalms 3:2, World English Bible

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KJV
“Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.”
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ASV
“Many there are that say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. [Selah”
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NET
“Many say about me,“God will not deliver him.”(Selah)”
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DRB
“Why, O Lord, are they multiplied that afflict me? many are they who rise up against me.”
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BBE
“Unnumbered are those who say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. (Selah.)”
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KJVA
“Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.”
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Psalms 3 — Context

Yahweh, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah.

But you, Yahweh, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts up my head.

I cry to Yahweh with my voice, and he answers me out of his holy hill. Selah.

I laid myself down and slept. I awakened; for Yahweh sustains me.

Psalms 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 3:2 say?

Psalms 3:2 in the World English Bible reads: “Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah.”

Where is Psalms 3:2 in the Bible?

Psalms 3:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 3, verse 2.

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 3:2.

What translation should I read Psalms 3:2 in?

Psalms 3:2 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 3:2?

Psalms 3:2 reads (WEB): “Many there are who say of my soul, "There is no help for him in God." Selah.” 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.

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