Thematic Bible

Psalm 27:1

By David. The Lord delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The Lord protects my life! I am afraid of no one!

Psalm 27:2

When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall.

Psalm 27:3

Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.

Psalm 27:4

I have asked the Lord for one thing -- this is what I desire! I want to live in the Lord's house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lord and contemplate in his temple.

Psalm 27:5

He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit.

Psalm 27:6

Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me! I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy! I will sing praises to the Lord!

Psalm 27:7

Hear me, O Lord, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

Psalm 27:8

My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O Lord.

Psalm 27:9

Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me!

Psalm 27:10

Even if my father and mother abandoned me, the Lord would take me in.

Psalm 27:11

Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me!

Psalm 27:12

Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me.

Psalm 27:13

Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the Lord's favor in the land of the living?

Psalm 27:14

Rely on the Lord! Be strong and confident! Rely on the Lord!