Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Psalm 27

61 catchwords601 parallels

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Psalm 27 . 1 , David sustains his faith by prayer.

Psalm 27:1

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?

Psalm 27:1 · BSB

light15 parallels

salvation16 parallels

strength10 parallels

of whom8 parallels

Reciprocal69 parallels

Psalm 27:2

When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.

Psalm 27:2 · BSB

wicked5 parallels

to4 parallels

they4 parallels

Reciprocal39 parallels

came upon Heb. approached against

Psalm 27:3

Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

Psalm 27:3 · BSB

host6 parallels

war9 parallels

in1 parallel

Reciprocal9 parallels

Psalm 27:4

One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

Psalm 27:4 · BSB

One3 parallels

seek11 parallels

dwell8 parallels

behold6 parallels

beauty1 parallel

or , delight

inquire5 parallels

Reciprocal34 parallels

Psalm 27:5

For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

Psalm 27:5 · BSB

For in12 parallels

hide10 parallels

secret5 parallels

set me8 parallels

Reciprocal15 parallels

Psalm 27:6

Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

Psalm 27:6 · BSB

And5 parallels

above4 parallels

therefore12 parallels

joy9 parallels

Heb. shouting

I will11 parallels

Reciprocal8 parallels

Psalm 27:7

Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.

Psalm 27:7 · BSB

the whole verse5 parallels

Reciprocal2 parallels

Psalm 27:8

My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

Psalm 27:8 · BSB

Seek6 parallels

Thy5 parallels

Reciprocal14 parallels

When etc. or , My heart said unto thee , Let my face seek thy face , etc

Psalm 27:9

Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.

Psalm 27:9 · BSB

Hide6 parallels

put2 parallels

thou11 parallels

leave5 parallels

O God4 parallels

Reciprocal11 parallels

Psalm 27:10

Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.

Psalm 27:10 · BSB

When6 parallels

the Lord3 parallels

take me up1 parallel

Heb. gather me

Reciprocal1 parallel

Psalm 27:11

Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.

Psalm 27:11 · BSB

Teach10 parallels

a plain path5 parallels

Heb. a way of plainness

mine enemies9 parallels

Heb. those which observe me

Reciprocal6 parallels

Psalm 27:12

Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

Psalm 27:12 · BSB

will5 parallels

false10 parallels

breathe3 parallels

Reciprocal13 parallels

Psalm 27:13

Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

Psalm 27:13 · BSB

fainted7 parallels

in the8 parallels

Reciprocal17 parallels

Psalm 27:14

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!

Psalm 27:14 · BSB

Wait17 parallels

be4 parallels

and8 parallels

Reciprocal35 parallels

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In the wider web2 threads
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Shaped Psalm 27, Psalm 27:3–8
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