Parallel Verses

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?

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?

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?

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, Of whom shall I be afraid? Yahweh, is the refuge of my life, Of whom shall I be in dread? 2 When there drew near against me evil-doers to devour my flesh, mine adversaries, and mine enemies - mine! - they, stumbled and fell!

Cross References

Exodus 15:2

My might and melody, is Yah, And he became mine, by salvation, - This, is my GOD, and I will glorify him, The God of my father and I will set him on high.

Psalm 118:6

Yahweh, is on my side, I will not fear, What can man, do unto me?

Psalm 18:28

For, thou, didst light up my lamp, Yahweh my God, enlightened my darkness;

Isaiah 60:19-20

Thou shalt no more have the sun, for light by day, neither for brightness, shall the moon, give light unto thee, - But Yahweh shall become thine age-abiding light, And thy God thine adorning:

2 Corinthians 12:9

And at once he said unto me - Sufficient for thee, is my favour, for, my power, in weakness, is made complete. Most gladly, therefore, will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may spread a tent over me.

Psalm 18:1-2

I will love thee, O Yahweh my strength!

Psalm 84:11

For, a sun and shield, is Yahweh God, - Grace and glory, will Yahweh give, He will not withhold what is good, from them who walk without blame.

Isaiah 12:2

Lo, GOD is my salvation! I will trust and not dread, - For, my might and melody, is Yah, Yahweh, And he hath become mine, by salvation.

Isaiah 60:1-3

Arise - shine, For thy light, hath come, - And, the glory of Yahweh, on thee, hath beamed;

Hebrews 13:6

So that, taking courage, we may be saying - The Lord, hasteth to my cry, - I will not be put in fear: what shall, man, do unto me?

Job 29:3

When his lamp shone over my head, by whose light, I could go through darkness;

Psalm 62:2

Surely, he, is my rock and my salvation, My high tower - I shall not be greatly shaken!

Psalm 62:6

Surely, he, is my rock, and my salvation, My high tower - I shall not be shaken!

Psalm 118:14-15

My might and melody, is Yah, and he hath become mine by salvation.

Psalm 118:21

I will thank thee, because thou hast answered me, And hast become mine, by salvation.

Isaiah 2:5

O house of Jacob! come ye and let us walk in the light of Yahweh.

Isaiah 45:24

Only in Yahweh - for me, Hath one said, Is there righteousness and strength, Unto him, shall come and turn pale - All who have been incensed against him:

Isaiah 51:6-8

Lift up - to the heavens - your eyes, And look around to the earth beneath Though, the heavens, like smoke, should have vanished And, the earth, like a garment, should fall to pieces, And, her inhabitants, in like manner, should die, Yet, my salvation, unto times age-abiding, shall continue, And, my righteousness, shall not be broken down.

Isaiah 61:10

I will, greatly rejoice, in Yahweh, My soul shall exult in my God, For he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, With a robe of righteousness, hath he enwrapt me, - As a bridegroom, adorneth himself with, a chaplet, And as a bride, bedecketh herself with, her jewels.

Micah 7:7-8

But, I, for Yahweh, will watch, I will wait for the God of my salvation, - My God, will hear me.

Malachi 4:2

So shall the sun of righteousness, arise to you who revere my Name, with healing in his wings, - and ye shall come forth and leap for joy like calves let loose from the stall;

Matthew 8:26

And he saith unto them, Why, are ye, fearful, little of faith? Then, aroused, he rebuked the winds and the sea, - and it became a great calm.

Luke 2:30

Because mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

Luke 3:6

And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

John 1:1-5

Originally, was, the Word, and, the Word, was, with God; and, the Word, was, God.

John 1:9

It, was - The real light that enlighteneth every man - Coming into the world.

John 8:12

Again, therefore, unto them, spake Jesus, saying - I, am the light of the world: He that followeth me, shall in nowise walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Romans 8:31

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

Philippians 4:13

I have might, for all things, in him that empowereth me.

Revelation 7:10

and they cry out with a loud voice, saying - Salvation unto our God who sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb!

Revelation 21:23

And, the city, hath no need of the sun, nor of the moon, that they should shine therein; for, the glory of God, illumined it, and, the lamp thereof, was the Lamb.

Revelation 22:5

And, night, shall be, no more; and they have no need of the light of a lamp or the light of a sun, because, the Lord, God, will give them light, - and they shall reign unto the ages of ages.

Psalm 3:8

To Yahweh, belongeth Salvation! Upon thy people, be thy blessing. Selah.

Psalm 11:1

In Yahweh, have I sought refuge. How can ye say to my soul, Flee to a mountain like a little bird;

Psalm 18:46

Yahweh liveth and, blessed, be my Rock, yea, exalted, be the God of my salvation:

Psalm 19:14

The words of my mouth, and the soft utterance of my heart, shall come with acceptance, before thee, O Yahweh, my Rock and my Redeemer!

Psalm 28:7-8

Yahweh, is my strength and my shield, In him, hath trusted my heart, and I have found help, - Therefore hath my heart danced for joy, and, with my song, do I praise him.

Psalm 43:2

For, thou, art my defending God - Wherefore hast thou rejected me? Wherefore in gloom should I wander, because of the oppression of an enemy?

Psalm 46:1-2

God - for us, is a refuge and strength, A help in distresses, soon found.

Psalm 56:2-4

Mine adversaries have panted all the day, For, many, are fighting with me, loftily.

Psalm 68:19-20

Blessed be My Lord! Day by day, he beareth our burden for us, GOD himself, is our salvation. Selah.

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