Psalms 27
The Lord is my light
he Lord is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?a 2When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.b 3Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.c
4The one thing I ask of the Lord— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, delighting in the Lord’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.d 5For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.e 6Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the Lord with music.f
7Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me! 8My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”g 9Do not turn your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me, O God of my salvation!
10Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.h 11Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.i 12Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence.j
13Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.k 14Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.l
Bible Dictionary· Psalms 27(9)
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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