Psalms 27

Berean Standard Bible

Chapter summary

The psalmist declares that the Lord is light, salvation, and a stronghold, removing any cause for fear when wicked enemies and opposing armies attack. The speaker expresses a singular desire to dwell in the house of the Lord to gaze upon His beauty and seek Him in His temple. Confident that God will hide him in His shelter during trouble, the speaker anticipates lifting his head above his enemies and offering joyful sacrifices at the tabernacle. Shifting into direct petition, the speaker calls upon the Lord to hear his voice, show mercy, avoid anger, and provide guidance away from false witnesses and oppressors. The text concludes with the speaker expressing certainty in seeing the goodness of the Lord and encouraging patience, strength, and courage.

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¹The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread? ²When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. ³Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. ¹¹Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors. ¹²Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. ¹³Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. ¹⁴Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

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