Psalms 27

The Lord is my light

Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?a ²When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.b ³Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.c

⁴One 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.d ⁵For 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.e ⁶Then 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.f

⁷Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me. ⁸My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.g ⁹Hide 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.

¹⁰Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.h ¹¹Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.i ¹²Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.j

¹³Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.k ¹⁴Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!l

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Psalm 27 is a song of defiant trust in the midst of threat. David declares the Lord as his light, salvation, and stronghold — the one thing he seeks above all else. The psalm pivots from confident confession (vv. 1-6) to urgent petition (vv. 7-14), yet the tone never wavers from

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Bible Dictionary· Psalms 27(9)

Army Face Father Flesh Hand House Light The Way Voice

Bible Characters· Psalms 27(1)

David

References· Psalms 27

a: v.1 — Hebrews 13:6, Psalms 118:6, Exodus 15:2, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalms 84:11, Romans 8:31, John 8:12, Micah 7:7-8, Isaiah 60:19-20, Isaiah 12:2
b: v.2 — The enemies of the Messiah would stumble and fall: John 18:3; Psalms 118:12, Psalms 3:7, Psalms 14:4, Psalms 22:16, Psalms 9:3, Isaiah 8:15, Job 19:22, John 18:3-6, Psalms 18:38-42, Psalms 18:4
c: v.3 — Psalms 3:6, 1 Peter 3:14, Romans 8:35-37, Philippians 1:28, 2 Corinthians 5:6-8, Isaiah 54:16-17, Revelation 2:10, Isaiah 41:11-12, 2 Kings 6:15-17, 2 Chronicles 20:15
d: v.4 — Psalms 26:8, Psalms 23:6, Psalms 65:4, Psalms 84:4, Psalms 84:10, Luke 10:42, Psalms 63:2-5, Jeremiah 29:13, Psalms 27:8, Matthew 6:33
e: v.5 — Proverbs 18:10, Psalms 31:20, Psalms 138:7, Psalms 91:1, Psalms 50:15, Psalms 119:114, Psalms 40:2, Colossians 3:3, Psalms 17:8, Matthew 7:24-25
f: v.6 — Psalms 3:3, Hebrews 13:15, 2 Samuel 22:49, Psalms 107:22, Isaiah 12:6, Revelation 5:9, Ephesians 5:19-20, Jeremiah 33:11, Zechariah 9:9, Revelation 15:3
g: v.8 — Psalms 105:4, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Isaiah 55:6-7, Psalms 119:58, Psalms 24:6, Psalms 63:1-2, Hosea 5:15, Isaiah 45:19
h: v.10 — Isaiah 49:15, Isaiah 40:11, John 16:32, Matthew 10:36, 2 Timothy 4:16, Psalms 69:8, Matthew 10:21-22, John 9:35, 2 Samuel 16:11
i: v.11 — Psalms 25:4-5, Psalms 5:8, Psalms 86:11, Psalms 26:12, Psalms 143:8-10, Proverbs 2:6-9, Psalms 119:10, Psalms 64:6, Isaiah 35:8, Isaiah 30:20-21
j: v.12 — Accused by false witnesses: Matthew 26:59; Matthew 26:59-60, Psalms 31:8, Psalms 41:11, Acts 6:11-13, Psalms 35:11, Psalms 35:25, Acts 9:1, Psalms 41:2, 1 Samuel 26:19, Exodus 20:16
k: v.13 — 2 Corinthians 4:16, Psalms 142:5, 2 Corinthians 4:8-14, Psalms 56:3, Psalms 31:19, Psalms 56:13, Psalms 42:5, Psalms 116:9-11, Ephesians 2:8, 2 Corinthians 4:1
l: v.14 — Isaiah 40:31, Psalms 31:24, Isaiah 30:18, Psalms 37:34, Psalms 130:5, Philippians 4:13, Habakkuk 2:3, Ephesians 6:10, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Psalms 62:5

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