King James Version
Psalms 3:6 in the King James Version says “I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 3 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.”
Psalms 3:6 · KJV
I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.
I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.
I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.
Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.
Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
KJV Study — Public Domain
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
“of ten thousands”
H7233abundance (in number), i.e., (specifically) a myriad (whether definite or indefinite)
“of people”
H5971a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
“themselves against me round about”
H5439(as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
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