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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 strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

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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 that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.

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  • Psalms 118:6

    The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?

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  • Exodus 15:2

    The LORD is my strength and song, and he is become my salvation: he is my God, and I will prepare him an habitation; my father’s God, and I will exalt him.

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  • 2 Corinthians 12:9

    And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

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  • Psalms 84:11

    For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

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  • John 8:12

    Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

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  • Romans 8:31

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

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  • Micah 7:7–8

    Therefore I will look unto the LORD; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.

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