Psalm 27

1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

2 When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.

3 Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

4 One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

5 For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

6 Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

7 Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.

8 My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

9 Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.

10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.

11 Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.

12 Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

13 Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

14 Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

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Chapter summary

'Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?' One thing he asks: to dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of his life, to behold his beauty and inquire in his temple.

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'Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?' One thing he asks: to dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of his life, to behold his beauty and inquire in his temple. In trouble he will be hidden in the pavilion, set upon a rock. 'When my father and my mother forsake me, then Jehovah will take me up.' The close is counsel forged in waiting: 'I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of Jehovah in the land of the living. Wait for Jehovah: be strong, and let thy heart take courage.'

Drawn from Jamieson, Fausset & Brown, Commentary Critical and Explanatory, Matthew Henry, Complete Commentary, John Wesley, Notes on the Old Testament and John Calvin, Commentaries.

Context

Poetry · David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, others — Psalms overview

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Psalms 312 verses
- Psalms 31:20You hide them in the secret place of Your presence from the schemes of men. You conceal them in Your shelter from accusing tongues.
- Psalms 31:24Be strong and courageous, all you who hope in the LORD.
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Isaiah 402 verses
- Isaiah 40:11He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes.
- Isaiah 40:31But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint.
- Read Isaiah 40 →
Hebrews 131 verse
- Hebrews 13:6So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
- Read Hebrews 13 →
Psalms 1181 verse
- Psalms 118:6The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
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Exodus 151 verse
- Exodus 15:2The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
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Psalms 31 verse
- Psalms 3:6I will not fear the myriads set against me on every side.
- Read Psalms 3 →
Psalms 261 verse
- Psalms 26:8O LORD, I love the house where You dwell, the place where Your glory resides.
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Psalms 231 verse
- Psalms 23:6Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
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Cross-references from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge and OpenBible.info.