The psalmist's faith. Psalms 27:1. Copy Options. Cite Share Print BLB Searches. (Psalm 46:1) After meditating upon that first verse of Psalm 27 and finding the cross references to compare, I noticed that David shares his experience and how he was victorious in his times of trial. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out … The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? Reading this Psalm 27 line upon line, I found this: New International Version (NIV) Bible Book List. Of David. The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. &c.] The Targum in the king of Spain's Bible explains it, "the Word of the Lord is my light"; and so Ainsworth cites it; that is, Christ the eternal Word, in whom "was life, and that life was the light of men", ( John 1:4) ; and the psalmist is not to be understood of the … Psalm 27 - Of David. NIV 2 When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. New International Version (NIV) The gracious presence of God, his power, his promise, his … 3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; … Psalm 27 – The Seeking, Waiting Life Rewarded. The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? (1-6) His desire toward God, and expectation from him. In God let us strengthen ourselves. Psalms 27:1-14 NIV. Chapter 27. Bible > NIV > Psalm 27 Psalm 27 New International Version: Par Psalm 27. Commentary for Psalms 27 . The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? Update. The Septuagint has an extra psalm at the end (but not numbered separately as Ps 151); it also unites Ps 9-10 (see NIV text note on Ps 9) and Ps 114-115 and divides Ps 116 and Ps 147 each into two psalms. When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. NIV 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? (7-14) 1-6 The Lord, who is the believer's light, is the strength of his life; not only by whom, but in whom he lives and moves. Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even … As with many of David’s psalms, it is impossible to confidently state which period of his life it comes from. Of David. 2 When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. 1 Vindicate me, Lord, for I have led a blameless life; I have trusted in the Lord ... Psalm 27. This is a pattern of many other psalms, also written by David. The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27 - A psalm of David. This psalm is simply titled A Psalm of David. NIV 3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break … 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? The Lord [is] my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? New International Version. Search the Bible. The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? It speaks of trouble from enemies, adversaries, false witnesses, and violent men, but this was true of many periods of King David’s life. The LORD is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The LORD Is My Light and My Salvation. Psalm 27. Some think David penned this psalm before his coming to the throne, when he was in the midst of his troubles, and perhaps upon occasion of the death of his parents; but the Jews think he penned it when he was old, upon occasion of the wonderful deliverance he had from the sword of the giant, when Abishai … The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? Psalm 26 Of David. When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. 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