Psalms 27
The book of Psalms contains some of the greatest words ever written, sung, and prayed. The psalms are often lyrics of songs for worship. When you read the Psalms, try to imagine the movement of the people at worship in the Temple. Also, remember that the Psalms are poetry. Therefore, they are more to be proclaimed than explained.
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?
PSALMS 27:1
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
PSALMS 27:2
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
PSALMS 27:3
One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
PSALMS 27:4
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
PSALMS 27:5
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.
PSALMS 27:6
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
PSALMS 27:7
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
PSALMS 27:8
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
PSALMS 27:9
When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.
PSALMS 27:10
Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
PSALMS 27:11
Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
PSALMS 27:12
I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
PSALMS 27:13
Wait on the LORD be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart wait, I say, on the LORD.
PSALMS 27:14