Parallel Verses

World English Bible

Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

New American Standard Bible

A Psalm of David.
The Lord is my light and my salvation;
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the defense of my life;
Whom shall I dread?

King James Version

{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?

Holman Bible

Davidic.The Lord is my light and my salvation—
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?

International Standard Version

The LORD is my light and my salvation whom will I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?

A Conservative Version

LORD is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? LORD is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?

American Standard Version

Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

Amplified

The Lord is my light and my salvation—
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life—
Whom shall I dread?

Bible in Basic English

The Lord is my light and my salvation; who is then a cause of fear to me? the Lord is the strength of my life; who is a danger to me?

Darby Translation

{A Psalm of David.} Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Julia Smith Translation

To David. Jehovah my light and my saviour; of whom shall I be afraid? Jehovah the strength of my life; from whom shall I tremble?

King James 2000

[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?

Lexham Expanded Bible

Yahweh [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Yahweh [is] the refuge of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Modern King James verseion

A Psalm of David. Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

{A Psalm of David} The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom then should I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?

NET Bible

By David. The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!

New Heart English Bible

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?

The Emphasized Bible

Yahweh, is my light and my salvation, Of whom shall I be afraid? Yahweh, is the refuge of my life, Of whom shall I be in dread?

Webster

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?

Youngs Literal Translation

By David. Jehovah is my light and my salvation, Whom do I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life, Of whom am I afraid?

Devotionals

Devotionals about Psalm 27:1

References

Hastings

Morish

Images Psalm 27:1

Prayers for Psalm 27:1

Context Readings

My Stronghold

1 Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evildoers came at me to eat up my flesh, even my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.



Cross References

Exodus 15:2

Yah is my strength and song. He has become my salvation. This is my God, and I will praise him; my father's God, and I will exalt him.

Psalm 118:6

Yahweh is on my side. I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

Psalm 18:28

For you will light my lamp, Yahweh. My God will light up my darkness.

Isaiah 60:19-20

The sun shall be no more your light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light to you: but Yahweh will be to you an everlasting light, and your God your glory.

2 Corinthians 12:9

He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me.

Psalm 18:1-2

I love you, Yahweh, my strength.

Psalm 84:11

For Yahweh God is a sun and a shield. Yahweh will give grace and glory. He withholds no good thing from those who walk blamelessly.

Isaiah 12:2

Behold, God is my salvation. I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Yah, Yahweh, is my strength and song; and he has become my salvation."

Isaiah 60:1-3

"Arise, shine; for your light is come, and the glory of Yahweh is risen on you.

Hebrews 13:6

So that with good courage we say, "The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?"

Job 29:3

when his lamp shone on my head, and by his light I walked through darkness,

Psalm 62:2

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress -- I will never be greatly shaken.

Psalm 62:6

He alone is my rock and my salvation, my fortress. I will not be shaken.

Psalm 118:14-15

Yah is my strength and song. He has become my salvation.

Psalm 118:21

I will give thanks to you, for you have answered me, and have become my salvation.

Isaiah 2:5

House of Jacob, come, and let us walk in the light of Yahweh.

Isaiah 45:24

They will say of me, 'There is righteousness and strength only in Yahweh.'" Even to him shall men come; and all those who were incensed against him shall be disappointed.

Isaiah 51:6-8

Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look on the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment; and those who dwell therein shall die in the same way: but my salvation shall be forever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

Isaiah 61:10

I will greatly rejoice in Yahweh, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he has clothed me with the garments of salvation, he has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with a garland, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

Micah 7:7-8

But as for me, I will look to Yahweh. I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.

Malachi 4:2

But to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.

Matthew 8:26

He said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then he got up, rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm.

Luke 2:30

for my eyes have seen your salvation,

Luke 3:6

All flesh will see God's salvation.'"

John 1:1-5

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

John 1:9

The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.

John 8:12

Again, therefore, Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life."

Romans 8:31

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Revelation 7:10

They cried with a loud voice, saying, "Salvation be to our God, who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb!"

Revelation 21:23

The city has no need for the sun, neither of the moon, to shine, for the very glory of God illuminated it, and its lamp is the Lamb.

Revelation 22:5

There will be no night, and they need no lamp light; for the Lord God will illuminate them. They will reign forever and ever.

Psalm 3:8

Salvation belongs to Yahweh. Your blessing be on your people. Selah. For the Chief Musician; on stringed instruments. A Psalm by David.

Psalm 11:1

In Yahweh, I take refuge. How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain!"

Psalm 18:46

Yahweh lives; and blessed be my rock. Exalted be the God of my salvation,

Psalm 19:14

Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, Yahweh, my rock, and my redeemer. For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David.

Psalm 28:7-8

Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.

Psalm 43:2

For you are the God of my strength. Why have you rejected me? Why do I go mourning because of the oppression of the enemy?

Psalm 46:1-2

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 56:2-4

My enemies want to swallow me up all day long, for they are many who fight proudly against me.

Psalm 68:19-20

Blessed be the Lord, who daily bears our burdens, even the God who is our salvation. Selah.

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