Psalms 3:1

(A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son.) LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

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Other Translations for Psalms 3:1

BSB
A Psalm of David, when he fled from his son Absalom. O LORD, how my foes have increased! How many rise up against me!
AKJV
Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
CPDV
A Psalm of David. When he fled from the face of his son, Absalom. Lord, why have those who trouble me been multiplied? Many rise up against me.
ERV
A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are mine adversaries increased! many are they that rise up against me.
NHEB
A Psalm by David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how my adversaries have increased. Many rise up against me.
SMT
Chanting of David in his fleeing from the face of Absalom his son. Jehovah, how they pressing upon me were multiplied! many rising up against me.

Commentary for Psalms 3:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Psalms 3:1
Summary
David laments numerous adversaries rising
Place
Wilderness
Event
David's prayer during persecution
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Lament