Thematic Bible
Psalm 27:1 (show verse)
([Psalm of David]) Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Who is there to be afraid of?
Psalm 27:2 (show verse)
Evildoers accosted me to tear me to pieces. My opponents and enemies stumbled and fell.
Psalm 27:3 (show verse)
Even though an army sets up camp against me, my heart will not be afraid. Even though a war breaks out against me, I will trust in Jehovah.
Psalm 27:4 (show verse)
I have asked one thing from Jehovah. This I will seek: to live in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, to look at Jehovah's beauty and search for an answer in his temple.
Psalm 27:5 (show verse)
He hides me in his shelter when there is trouble. He keeps me hidden in his tent. He puts me high on a rock.
Psalm 27:6 (show verse)
Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies who surround me. I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes I will sing praises to Jehovah.
Psalm 27:7 (show verse)
Hear O Jehovah when I cry with my voice. Be gracious to me and answer me.
Psalm 27:8 (show verse)
You said: Seek my face (look for me) (my presence). My heart said to you, O Jehovah, I will look for you.
Psalm 27:9 (show verse)
Do not hide your face from me. Do not angrily turn me away. You have been my help. Do not leave me! Do not abandon me, O God of my salvation!
Psalm 27:10 (show verse)
Even if my father and mother abandon (forsake) me, Jehovah will take care of me.
Psalm 27:11 (show verse)
Teach me your way, O Jehovah. Lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
Psalm 27:12 (show verse)
Do not surrender me to the will of my opponents. False witnesses have risen against me. They breathe out violence.
Psalm 27:13 (show verse)
I believe that I will see the goodness of Jehovah in this world of the living.
Psalm 27:14 (show verse)
Hope (wait) (expect) (trust) in Jehovah and be strong. Let your heart be courageous. Yes, hope in Jehovah.