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
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the
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.
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
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?
Themes
unholy Fear » Trust in God, a preservative from
Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God a
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Salvation
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Light
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Strength
Spiritual » Light » God a light
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 27:1
Prayers for Psalm 27:1
Verse Info
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.