Parallel Verses

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?

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 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?
2 Evildoers accosted me to tear me to pieces. My opponents and enemies stumbled and fell.



Cross References

Exodus 15:2

Jehovah is my strong defender. He is the one who has saved me. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will sing about his greatness.

Psalm 118:6

Jehovah is with me, I will not be afraid; what can man do to me?

Psalm 18:28

O Jehovah, you light my lamp. My God turns my darkness into light.

Isaiah 60:19-20

The sun will no longer be your light during the day. The brightness of the moon will not give you light, for Jehovah will be your everlasting light. Your God will be your glory.

2 Corinthians 12:9

He told me: My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather glory in my infirmities (frailities), that the power of Christ may rest upon me (cover me like a tent) (descend upon me) (abide with me). (Isaiah 40:29-31)

Psalm 18:1-2

([Psalm of David]) I love you, O Jehovah, my strength.

Psalm 84:11

For Jehovah God is a sun and shield. Jehovah will give favor and honor. He will not withhold blessing from those who walk faithfully in truth.

Isaiah 12:2

Truly God is my salvation! I will trust and not be afraid. Jehovah... Jehovah is my strength and my song! He has become my salvation.

Isaiah 60:1-3

Arise O woman and shine! Your light has come, and the glory of Jehovah beams on you.

Hebrews 13:6

So that with good confidence (courage) we say: Jehovah is my helper; I will not fear: What shall man do to me? (Psalm 56:11)

Job 29:3

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

Psalm 62:2

He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my stronghold. I cannot be severely shaken.

Psalm 62:6

He alone is my rock and my salvation. He is my stronghold. I cannot be shaken.

Psalm 118:14-15

Jehovah makes me powerful and strong; he has saved me.

Psalm 118:21

I praise you, Jehovah, because you heard me, because you have become my salvation.

Isaiah 2:5

Come, descendants of Jacob, let us live in the light of Jehovah.

Isaiah 45:24

It will be said of me: 'Certainly, righteousness and strength are found in Jehovah alone. All who are angry with him will come to him and be ashamed.

Isaiah 51:6-8

Lift up your eyes to the heavens. Look at the earth below. The heavens will vanish like smoke and the earth will wear out like a garment. Its inhabitants die like flies (gnats). But my salvation will last forever! My righteousness will never fail.

Isaiah 61:10

I will rejoice greatly in Jehovah. I will exult in my God for he has clothed me with garments of salvation. He has wrapped me with a 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 Jehovah! I will wait for the God of my salvation! My God will hear me.

Malachi 4:2

The sun of righteousness with it's healing will shine on you who respect my name and obey me. You will be free and paw the ground like fat calves.

Matthew 8:26

He said to them: Why are you afraid, you of little faith? Then he got up and rebuked the winds and the sea. Suddenly there was a great calm.

Luke 2:30

My eyes have seen your salvation.

Luke 3:6

All flesh shall see the salvation of God. (Isaiah 40:3-6)

John 1:1-5

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was like God (God-like).

John 1:9

The true light, which gives light to every man, came into the world. (Isaiah 49:6)

John 8:12

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

Romans 8:31

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

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Revelation 7:10

They cried with a loud voice, saying: Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb.

Revelation 21:23

The city did not need the sun or the moon to shine on it. For the glory of God and of the Lamb was its light.

Revelation 22:5

There will be no night there. They need no lamp, neither light of the sun, for Jehovah God gives them light. And they shall reign forever and ever.

Psalm 3:8

Salvation belongs to Jehovah! You bless your people.

Psalm 11:1

([Psalm of David]) I have taken refuge in Jehovah. How can you say to me: Flee to your mountain like a bird?

Psalm 18:46

Jehovah lives! Blessed is my rock! Praise the God of my salvation.

Psalm 19:14

May the words from my mouth and the thoughts from my heart be acceptable to you, O Jehovah, my rock and my Redeemer (Purchaser).

Psalm 28:7-8

Jehovah is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant and I thank him with my song.

Psalm 43:2

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

([Sons of Korah]) God is our refuge and strength, a ready help in times of trouble.

Psalm 56:2-4

My foes have trampled upon me all day long. They are many who fight proudly against me.

Psalm 68:19-20

Thanks be to Jehovah, who daily carries our burdens for us. God is our salvation.

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