Parallel Verses
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?
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?
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?
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?
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 Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.
Cross References
Exodus 15:2
Jehovah is my strength and song, And he is become my salvation: This is my God, and I will praise him; My father's God, and I will exalt him.
Psalm 118:6
Jehovah is on my side; I will not fear: What can man do unto me?
Psalm 18:28
For thou wilt light my lamp: Jehovah my God will lighten my darkness.
Isaiah 60:19-20
The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but Jehovah will be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
2 Corinthians 12:9
And he hath said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my power is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Psalm 18:1-2
I love thee, O Jehovah, my strength.
Psalm 84:11
For Jehovah God is a sun and a shield: Jehovah will give grace and glory; No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.
Isaiah 12:2
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for Jehovah, even Jehovah, is my strength and song; and he is become my salvation.
Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of Jehovah is risen upon thee.
Hebrews 13:6
So that with good courage we say, The Lord is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do unto me?
Job 29:3
When his lamp shined upon my head, And by his light I walked through darkness;
Psalm 62:2
He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be greatly moved.
Psalm 62:6
He only is my rock and my salvation: He is my high tower; I shall not be moved.
Psalm 118:14-15
Jehovah is my strength and song; And he is become my salvation.
Psalm 118:21
I will give thanks unto thee; for thou hast answered me, And art become my salvation.
Isaiah 2:5
O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of Jehovah.
Isaiah 45:24
Only in Jehovah, it is said of me, is righteousness and strength; even to him shall men come; and all they that were incensed against him shall be put to shame.
Isaiah 51:6-8
Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment; and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.
Isaiah 61:10
I will greatly rejoice in Jehovah, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with a garland, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.
Micah 7:7-8
But as for me, I will look unto Jehovah; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.
Malachi 4:2
But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings; and ye shall go forth, and gambol as calves of the stall.
Matthew 8:26
And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm.
Luke 2:30
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Luke 3:6
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.
John 1:1-5
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:9
There was the true light, even the light which lighteth every man, coming into the world.
John 8:12
Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us?
Philippians 4:13
I can do all things in him that strengtheneth me.
Revelation 7:10
and they cry with a great voice, saying, Salvation unto our God who sitteth on the throne, and unto the Lamb.
Revelation 21:23
And the city hath no need of the sun, neither of the moon, to shine upon it: for the glory of God did lighten it, and the lamp thereof is the Lamb.
Revelation 22:5
And there shall be night no more; and they need no light of lamp, neither light of sun; for the Lord God shall give them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Psalm 3:8
Salvation belongeth unto Jehovah: Thy blessing be upon thy people. Selah
Psalm 11:1
In Jehovah do I take refuge: How say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain;
Psalm 18:46
Jehovah liveth; and blessed be my rock; And 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 thy sight, O Jehovah, my rock, and my redeemer.
Psalm 28:7-8
Jehovah is my strength and my shield; My heart hath trusted in him, and I am helped: Therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; And with my song will I praise him.
Psalm 43:2
For thou art the God of my strength; why hast thou cast me off? Why go I 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
Mine enemies would swallow me up all the day long; For they are many that fight proudly against me.
Psalm 68:19-20
Blessed be the Lord, who daily beareth our burden, Even the God who is our salvation. Selah