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Psalm 27 :: New Living Translation (NLT)

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:1 - A psalm of David.

The LORD is my light and my salvation—
so why should I be afraid?
The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:2 - When evil people come to devour me,
when my enemies and foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:3 - Though a mighty army surrounds me,
my heart will not be afraid.
Even if I am attacked,
I will remain confident.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:4 - The one thing I ask of the LORD—
the thing I seek most—
is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
delighting in the LORD’s perfections
and meditating in his Temple.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:5 - For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:6 - Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me.
At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,
singing and praising the LORD with music.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:7 - Hear me as I pray, O LORD.
Be merciful and answer me!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:8 - My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”
And my heart responds, “LORD, I am coming.”

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Unchecked Copy Box Psa 27:9

Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:9 - Do not turn your back on me.
Do not reject your servant in anger.
You have always been my helper.
Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,
O God of my salvation!

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:10 - Even if my father and mother abandon me,
the LORD will hold me close.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:11 - Teach me how to live, O LORD.
Lead me along the right path,
for my enemies are waiting for me.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:12 - Do not let me fall into their hands.
For they accuse me of things I’ve never done;
with every breath they threaten me with violence.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:13 - Yet I am confident I will see the LORD’s goodness
while I am here in the land of the living.

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Unchecked Copy BoxPsa 27:14 - Wait patiently for the LORD.
Be brave and courageous.
Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.
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Psalm Chapter 27 — Additional Translations:

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