Psalms Chapter 3

King James Version (KJV)

1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that

2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in

3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up

4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set

7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine

8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy

17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord

18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the

19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

20 Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing

21 Fathers, provoke not your children to anger, lest they be

22 Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not

23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto

24 Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the

25 But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath

Other Translations

asv (asv) - eBible.org engASV USFM

1 And the rulers take counsel together,

2 Against Jehovah, and against his anointed,

3 saying,

4 Let us break their bonds asunder,

5 And cast away their cords from us.

6 He that sitteth in the heavens will laugh:

7 The Lord will have them in derision.

8 Then will he speak unto them in his wrath,

darby (darby) - eBible.org Darby 1890 plaintext

1 Jehovah, how many are they that trouble me, many they that rise up against me!

2 Many say of my soul, There is no salvation for him inGod. Selah.

3 But thou, Jehovah, art a shield about me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head.

4 With my voice will I call to Jehovah, and he will answer me from the hill of his holiness. Selah.

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.

6 I will not fear for myriads of the people that have set themselves against me round about.

7 Arise, Jehovah; save me, myGod! For thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheekbone, thou hast broken the teeth of the wicked.

8 Salvation is of Jehovah; thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

lxxbrent (lxxbrent) - Septuagint (Brenton 1851) eBible USFM

1 A Psalm of David, when he fled from the presence of his son Abessalom.

2 O Lord, why are they that afflict me multiplied? many rise up against me.

3 Many say concerning my soul, There is no deliverance for him in his God. Pause.

4 But thou, O Lord, art my helper: my glory, and the one that lifts up my head.

5 I cried to the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy mountain. Pause.

6 I lay down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord will help me.

7 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, who beset me round about.

8 Arise, Lord; deliver me, my God: for thou hast smitten all who were without cause mine enemies; thou hast broken the teeth of sinners.

9 Deliverance is the Lord's, and thy blessing is upon thy people.

vul1914 (vul1914) - Vulgate 1914 UTF-8 (sacredbible.org)

1 Psalmus David, Cum fugeret a facie Absalom filii sui.

2 Domine quid multiplicati sunt qui tribulant me? multi insurgunt adversum me.

3 Multi dicunt animæ meæ: Non est salus ipsi in Deo eius.

4 Tu autem Domine susceptor meus es, gloria mea, et exaltans caput meum.

5 Voce mea ad Dominum clamavi: et exaudivit me de monte sancto suo.

6 Ego dormivi, et soporatus sum: et exurrexi, quia Dominus suscepit me.

7 Non timebo millia populi circumdantis me: exurge Domine: salvum me fac Deus meus.

8 Quoniam tu percussisti omnes adversantes mihi sine causa: dentes peccatorum contrivisti.

9 Domini est salus: et super populum tuum benedictio tua.

web (web) - WorldEnglish.Bible — CC0 modern update of ASV

1 A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are those who rise up against me.

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

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

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

5 I laid myself down and slept. I awakened, for the LORD sustains me.

6 I will not be afraid of tens of thousands of people who have set themselves against me on every side.

7 Arise, LORD! Save me, my God! For you have struck all of my enemies on the cheek bone. You have broken the teeth of the wicked.

8 Salvation belongs to the LORD. May your blessing be on your people. Selah.

ylt (ylt) - Bible.com YLT98 plain UTF-8

1 A Psalm of David, in his fleeing from the face of Absalom his son. Jehovah, how have my distresses multiplied! Many are rising up against me.

2 Many are saying of my soul, `There is no salvation for him in God.' Selah.

3 And Thou, O Jehovah, <FI>art<Fi> a shield for me, My honour, and lifter up of my head.

4 My voice <FI>is<Fi> unto Jehovah: I call: And He answereth me from his holy hill, Selah.

5 I--I have lain down, and I sleep, I have waked, for Jehovah sustaineth me.

6 I am not afraid of myriads of people, That round about they have set against me.

7 Rise, O Jehovah! save me, my God. Because Thou hast smitten All mine enemies <FI>on<Fi> the cheek. The teeth of the wicked Thou hast broken.

8 Of Jehovah <FI>is<Fi> this salvation; On Thy people <FI>is<Fi> Thy blessing! Selah.

Explanations by Age Level

Explain Like I'm 5

A long, long time ago, there was nothing at all - no earth, no sky, no animals, no people. It was all dark and empty. But God was there! God is so powerful that He can make anything just by speaking. So God said "Let there be light!" and BOOM! There was light everywhere! God saw that the light was beautiful and good. He called the light "day" and the darkness "night." This was the very first day when God started making our wonderful world!

Explain Like I'm 10

Before anything existed - no planets, stars, or life - God decided to create the universe. The earth started out as a dark, empty place covered with water. But God's Spirit was there, ready to bring order and beauty to everything. When God spoke and said "Let there be light," light immediately appeared because God's words have incredible power. God looked at the light and was pleased with what He had made. He organized time by separating light (day) from darkness (night), creating the first 24-hour period. This shows us that God is organized and purposeful in everything He does.

Explain Like I'm 15

Genesis 1:1-5 establishes fundamental theological truths about God and creation. The Hebrew word "bara" (created) indicates creation from nothing (ex nihilo), demonstrating God's absolute sovereignty and power. The phrase "without form and void" (tohu wa-bohu) describes a state of chaos that God transforms into order. The Spirit of God "hovering" or "brooding" over the waters suggests active, caring involvement in creation. The creation of light before the sun (created on day 4) indicates that God Himself is the ultimate source of light and energy. The establishment of day and night creates the framework of time, showing that God operates within orderly patterns while transcending them. This passage refutes both atheistic materialism and pantheism, establishing that God is both transcendent (separate from creation) and immanent (actively involved in it).