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Psalms 27:1

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

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

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

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BSB
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
KJV
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?
WEB
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?
ASV
Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
DARBY
{[A Psalm] of David.} Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
BLB
Of David. <span class=|reftext|><a href=|#|><b>1</b></a> 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?
ÅB
Av David.
Herren er mitt lys og min frelse;
for hvem skal jeg frykte?
Herren er mitt livs festning;
for hvem skal jeg bli redd?
OTB
Herren er mitt lys og min frelse;
Hvem skal jeg frykte?
Herren er mitt livs vern;
Hvem skal jeg være redd for?
B1930
Av David. Herren er mitt lys og min frelse, for hvem skal jeg frykte? Herren er mitt livs vern, for hvem skal jeg reddes?

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Hebrews 13:6

    So we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”

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  • Psalms 118:6

    The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Psalms 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.

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  • 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.”

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  • Romans 8:31

    What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

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  • 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.

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