Psalm 27

The Psalm

Psalms. Chapter 27. By 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? When evildoers came at me to eat up my flesh, even my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell. Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident. One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in the LORD’s house all the days of my life, to see the LORD’s beauty, and to enquire in his temple. For in the day of trouble, he will keep me secretly in his pavilion. In the secret place of his tabernacle, he will hide me. He will lift me up on a rock. Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD. Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also on me, and answer me. When you said, “Seek my face,” my heart said to you, “I will seek your face, LORD.” Don’t hide your face from me. Don’t put your servant away in anger. You have been my help. Don’t abandon me, neither forsake me, God of my salvation. When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. Teach me your way, LORD. Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies. Don’t deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me, such as breathe out cruelty. I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. Wait for the LORD. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for the LORD.

Worship Lyrics

By 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
When evildoers came at me to eat up my flesh even my adversaries and my foes
They stumbled and fell
Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear
Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident
One thing I have asked of the LORD
That I will seek after: that I may dwell in the LORDs house all the days of my life
To see the LORDs beauty
And to enquire in his temple
For in the day of trouble, he will keep me secretly in his pavilion
In the secret place of his tabernacle, he will hide me
He will lift me up on a rock
Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me
I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD
Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice
Have mercy also on me, and answer me
When you said, Seek my face, my heart said to you, I will seek your face, LORD
Dont hide your face from me
Dont put your servant away in anger
You have been my help
Dont abandon me, neither forsake me, God of my salvation
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up
Teach me your way, LORD
Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies
Dont deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries
For false witnesses have risen up against me such as breathe out cruelty
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living
Wait for the LORD
Be strong, and let your heart take courage
Yes, wait for the LORD

About This Psalm

Psalm 27 is a praise psalm that speaks to the heart of worship and devotion. This ancient song continues to inspire modern believers in their faith journey.

Key Themes: praise, deliverance, mercy, conflict

Reflection

This psalm invites us to:

• Meditate on God's word and character
• Apply biblical truth to our daily lives
• Express our hearts in worship and prayer

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Discussion Questions

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