Psalms 27 — parallel

27:1

[A Psalm] of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

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27:2

When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

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27:3

Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war should rise up against me, Even then will I be confident.

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27:4

One thing have I asked 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 graciousness of the LORD, and to visit early in His temple.

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27:5

For He concealeth me in His pavilion in the day of evil; He hideth me in the covert of His tent; He lifteth me up upon a rock. .

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27:6

And now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; And I will offer in His tabernacle sacrifices with trumpet-sound; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

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27:7

Hear, O LORD, when I call with my voice, And be gracious unto me, and answer me.

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27:8

In Thy behalf my heart hath said: ‘Seek ye My face'; Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

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27:9

Hide not Thy face far from me; Put not Thy servant away in anger; Thou hast been my help; Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

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