Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Davidic.
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should 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?
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?
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 Davidic.
whom should I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life—
of whom should I be afraid?
my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell.
Cross References
Exodus 15:2
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
What can man do to me?
Psalm 18:28
my God illuminates my darkness.
Isaiah 60:19-20
and the brightness of the moon will not shine on you;
but the Lord will be your everlasting light,
and your God will be your splendor.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But He said to me,
Psalm 18:1-2
For the choir director. Of the servant of the Lord, David, who spoke the words of this song to the Lord on the day the Lord rescued him from the hand of all his enemies and from the hand of Saul.
Psalm 84:11
The Lord gives grace and glory;
He does not withhold the good
from those who live with integrity.
Isaiah 12:2
I will trust Him and not be afraid,
for Yah, the Lord,
is my strength and my song.
He has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 60:1-3
and the glory of the Lord shines over you.
Hebrews 13:6
Therefore, we may boldly say:
I will not be afraid.
What can man do to me?
Job 29:3
and I walked through darkness by His light!
Psalm 62:2
my stronghold; I will never be shaken.
Psalm 62:6
my stronghold; I will not be shaken.
Psalm 118:14-15
He has become my salvation.
Psalm 118:21
because You have answered me
and have become my salvation.
Isaiah 2:5
come and let us walk in the Lord’s light.
Isaiah 45:24
is only in the Lord.”
All who are enraged against Him
will come to Him and be put to shame.
Isaiah 51:6-8
and look at the earth beneath;
for the heavens will vanish like smoke,
the earth will wear out like a garment,
and its inhabitants will die like gnats.
But My salvation will last forever,
and My righteousness will never be shattered.
Isaiah 61:10
I exult in my God;
for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation
and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness,
as a groom wears a turban
and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
Micah 7:7-8
I will wait for the God of my salvation.
My God will hear me.
Malachi 4:2
But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings,
Matthew 8:26
But He said to them,
Luke 2:30
Luke 3:6
John 1:1-5
and the Word was with God,
and the Word was God.
John 1:9
was coming into the world.
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again:
Romans 8:31
If God is for us, who is against us?
Philippians 4:13
I am able to do all things through Him
Revelation 7:10
And they cried out in a loud voice:
who is seated on the throne,
and to the Lamb!
Revelation 21:23
The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, because God’s glory illuminates it, and its lamp is the Lamb.
Revelation 22:5
Night will no longer exist,
Psalm 3:8
may Your blessing be on Your people.
Psalm 11:1
For the choir director. Davidic.
How can you say to me,
“Escape to the mountain like a bird!
Psalm 18:46
The God of my salvation is exalted.
Psalm 19:14
and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable to You,
Lord, my rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 28:7-8
my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.
Therefore my heart rejoices,
and I praise Him with my song.
Psalm 43:2
For You are the God of my refuge.
Why have You rejected me?
Why must I go about in sorrow
because of the enemy’s oppression?
Psalm 46:1-2
For the choir director. A song of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth.
a helper who is always found
in times of trouble.
Psalm 56:2-4
for many arrogantly fight against me.
Psalm 68:19-20
Day after day He bears our burdens;
God is our salvation.