Psalm 27:1
King James Version
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?
Psalm 27:1 in context
1The 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?
2When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.
3Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
What does Psalm 27:1 mean?
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Other passages that echo or illuminate Psalm 27:1.
- Isaiah 12:2Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.
- John 8:12Then 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.
- Romans 8:31What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
- Psalm 118:6The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
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The Book of Psalms — summary, themes & key verses
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