Psalms 27
The Lord is my light
he Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?a 2When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall.b 3Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.c
4One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.d 5For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.e 6Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.f
7Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me. 8My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.g 9Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior.
10Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.h 11Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.i 12Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.j
13I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.k 14Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.l
Bible Dictionary· Psalms 27(7)
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
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