KJV ORIGINAL
Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Lord, how many enemies I have! So many people are turning against me.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is crying out to God about feeling overwhelmed by the number of people who are opposing him.
📚 Historical Context
Psalm 3 is attributed to King David and is set during a time of great personal crisis when his son Absalom led a rebellion against him, forcing David to flee Jerusalem. This event is described in the book of 2 Samuel, chapters 15-18, where David's own family and supporters turned against him, highlighting the deep betrayal and political turmoil he faced. In this context, David's words reflect his immediate distress over the growing number of enemies surrounding him.
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