Psalms 27:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
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?
Psalms 27:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalms 27:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
Psalms 27:1 (BSB)
Context of Psalms 27:1
This psalm of David expresses confidence while enemies press in. The writer says he does not need to fear because God is his light and his protection. Later in the psalm, he says the one thing he wants is to live in God's house.
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Questions about Psalms 27:1
What does Psalms 27:1 say?
Psalms 27:1 in modern King James wording reads: "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?"
Where is Psalms 27:1 found in the Bible?
Psalms 27:1 is verse 1 of chapter 27 of the book of Psalms, in the Old Testament. Psalms has 150 chapters.
What is the context of Psalms 27:1?
This psalm of David expresses confidence while enemies press in. The writer says he does not need to fear because God is his light and his protection. Later in the psalm, he says the one thing he wants is to live in God's house.