Psalm 27:1
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Psalm 27
Triumphant Song of Confidence
Of David.
1 The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold[a] of my life;
of whom shall I be afraid?(A)
Footnotes
- 27.1 Or refuge
Psalm 27:5-7
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5 For he will hide me in his shelter
in the day of trouble;
he will conceal me under the cover of his tent;
he will set me high on a rock.(A)
6 Now my head is lifted up
above my enemies all around me,
and I will offer in his tent
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make melody to the Lord.(B)
7 Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud;
be gracious to me and answer me!(C)
Psalm 27:10-14
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10 If my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will take me up.(A)
11 Teach me your way, O Lord,
and lead me on a level path
because of my enemies.(B)
12 Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries,
for false witnesses have risen against me,
and they are breathing out violence.(C)
13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord
in the land of the living.(D)
14 Wait for the Lord;
be strong, and let your heart take courage;
wait for the Lord!(E)
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