Thematic Bible
Psalm 27:1 (show verse)
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life—
Whom shall I dread?
Psalm 27:2 (show verse)
When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh,
My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.
Psalm 27:3 (show verse)
Though an army encamp against me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war arise against me,
Even in this I am confident.
Psalm 27:4 (show verse)
One thing I have asked of the Lord, and that I will seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life,
To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the Lord
And to meditate in His temple.
Psalm 27:5 (show verse)
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter;
In the secret place of His tent He will hide me;
He will lift me up on a rock.
Psalm 27:6 (show verse)
And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me,
In His tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
Psalm 27:7 (show verse)
Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud;
Be gracious and compassionate to me and answer me.
Psalm 27:8 (show verse)
When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You,
“Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”
Psalm 27:9 (show verse)
Do not hide Your face from me,
Do not turn Your servant away in anger;
You have been my help;
Do not abandon me nor
O God of my salvation!
Psalm 27:10 (show verse)
Although my father and my mother have abandoned me,
Yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child].
Psalm 27:11 (show verse)
Teach me Your way, O Lord,
And lead me on a level path
Because of my enemies [who lie in wait].
Psalm 27:12 (show verse)
Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries,
For false witnesses have come against me;
They breathe out violence.
Psalm 27:13 (show verse)
I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.
Psalm 27:14 (show verse)
Wait for and confidently expect the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.