Psalm 27
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Overview
Psalm 27 serves as a compelling anthem of faith, expressing unshakeable confidence in God's role as protector and guide. Attributed to David, the psalm starts by declaring the Lord as the "light" and "salvation," dispelling any fears. It swiftly moves to describe the psalmist’s yearning to dwell in God’s presence, enjoying His beauty and seeking His guidance. Amid challenges and adversity, the psalmist's faith remains intact. The latter portion is a blend of prayer and encouragement, as the psalmist calls for patience and courage while waiting for God's deliverance. Overall, Psalm 27 paints a holistic picture of a trusting and expectant relationship with God.
Psalm 27
1 (A Psalm of David.) The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
5Â For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
6Â And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8Â Â When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10Â When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
11Â Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
12Â Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
13Â Â I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
14Â Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
End of Psalm 27
1 Year Plan: Mar 5 - Num 18, Num 19, Ps 27 [next day]
2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
4 One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
5Â For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
6Â And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8Â Â When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10Â When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
11Â Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
12Â Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
13Â Â I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
14Â Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.
End of Psalm 27
1 Year Plan: Mar 5 - Num 18, Num 19, Ps 27 [next day]
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