Psalms 90:3 cpdv — For he has freed me from the snare of those who go hunting, and from the harsh word.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For he has freed me from the snare of those who go hunting, and from the harsh word. "

— Psalms 90:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Psalms 90 — Context

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The Praise of a Canticle, of David. Whoever dwells with the assistance of the Most High will abide in the protection of the God of heaven.

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He will say to the Lord, “You are my supporter and my refuge.” My God, I will hope in him.

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For he has freed me from the snare of those who go hunting, and from the harsh word.

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He will overshadow you with his shoulders, and you will hope under his wings.

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His truth will surround you with a shield. You will not be afraid: before the terror of the night,

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before the arrow flying in the day, before the troubles that wander in the darkness, nor of invasion and the midday demon.

Psalms 90:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 90:3 say?
Psalms 90:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For he has freed me from the snare of those who go hunting, and from the harsh word. ”
Where is Psalms 90:3 in the Bible?
Psalms 90:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 90, verse 3.
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 90:3.
What translation should I read Psalms 90:3 in?
Psalms 90:3 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 90:3?
Psalms 90:3 reads (CPDV): “For he has freed me from the snare of those who go hunting, and from the harsh word. ” 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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