Psalm 27:1

Translations

Modern

Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Traditional

A Psalm of 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?

Literal

Of David. YHWH is my light and my salvation—of whom shall I be afraid? YHWH is the strength of my life—of whom shall I be in dread?

Latin

Psalmus David, priusquam liniretur. Dominus illuminatio mea et salus mea: quem timebo? Dominus protector vitæ meæ: a quo trepidabo?

Original

Hebrew

English

Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

Notes

Psalms 27:1

Light shows the Lord's goodness (Psalm 27:13; see 4:6; 23:6; 31:19; 38:10; 43:3; 56:13).

Psalms 27:1–3

The psalmist acknowledges the Lord at the center of his life (Psalm 27:1). Because of God’s presence, he engages his adversaries with confidence. They cannot intimidate him or disrupt his inner peace.

Psalms 27:1–14

This psalm combines two types—a psalm of confidence (Psalm 27:1–6) and an individual lament (27:7–14)—united by the theme of longing for the Lord's presence. The psalmist focuses on the Lord, making his own circumstances less important. The psalmist shows strong faith by being open to the Lord's guidance, timing, and priorities.

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

David Darkness and Light Salvation in Isaiah Salvation in the Psalms Wisdom Psalms

Related verses

Hebrews 13:6
So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
Psalm 118:6
The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?
Exodus 15:2
The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise Him, my father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
2 Corinthians 12:9
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.
Psalm 84:11
For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity.
John 8:12
Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.”
Romans 8:31
What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Micah 7:7–8
But as for me, I will look to the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation. My God will hear me.
Isaiah 60:19–20
No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor.
Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Psalm 18:28
For You, O LORD, light my lamp; my God lights up my darkness.
Isaiah 61:10
I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

David Light Music Psalms, Book of

Topics

Control David: King of Israel: At This Time, Probably, David Composes Faith: Exemplified God is in Control God: Saviour I Can Do All Things King David Light: Figurative and Symbolical Light: Guidance of God Living in Fear Overcomers Overcoming Fear Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Light Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Salvation Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: Strength Privileges of Saints: Secure During Public Calamities Psalms: Afflictions Testimony: Religious, Exemplified Unholy Fear: Trust in God, a Preservative From War with Confidence in God Warfare of Saints: To be Carried On with Confidence in God

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