The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life—of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Meaning and Explanation of Psalm 27:1
Written in the midst of adversity, David reaffirms his faith in God by bolstering himself with the power of God. As a man who has trusted the Lord and seen at many times the faith of God to those who are completely dedicated to God (2 Chron 16:9). God helped him kill the lion while his sheep were threatened (1 1 Samuel 17:37). God helped him kill the giant who was able to defy God’s armies and also the Philistines King who wanted his head and any other enemies.
The only real threat against David could be his own insecurities. When his faith was unwavering and his faith was unwavering, there was nothing to worry about. For those who are Christian is a person with such faith that we are able to be confident in God in every situation. When things are going well when things are going well, we can be thankful to God and trust that he will always be with us and provide for us by reminding ourselves that there is nothing that he hasn’t provided us, even if the only thing we have is God’s grace. God to enhance the work we do with ourselves. If times are tough We thank God and place our believe in him, who is the ultimate sovereign and does everything to benefit us. As stewards for what we are givento us, we try to make the most of the resources God has given us to live in accordance with his plan and trust in him for the fruits of righteous living.
If we’re in dire need when we are in need, when we are in need, the Lord is our refuge. When we’re awestruck by his abundance of blessings The Lord still provides our salvation. God promises to give us his blessings, all we need to do is trust him with faith. One thing we should not be afraid of to be afraid, as “the Lord is the stronghold in my life.” …”
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Distinguishing the key parts of Psalm 27:1
1. “The Lord is my light …”Our Father in heaven sent his Son to earth, Jesus Christ, the Savior of all mankind. Jesus Christ, who is the Christ who shines in this world (Jn 8:12). “The people who were in darkness have seen large illumination” (). God provides the illumination that illuminates our journey, he’s the source of truth and he is the light that we need to be saved.
3. “…and My salvation”
We don’t trust in wealth or might, or any other manifestation of our own power for our salvation. We trust in God and place our trust in the perfect Son of God. Our ultimate salvation from sins and the God’s wrath God for our sins (Jn 3:36) is evident in the many ways God shields us every single day from harm.
3. “whom do I have to fear?”
If a Christian finds himself in fear and is worried, he should know that his anxiety is not caused by God and is unjustifiable. God is the only one who can do what he wants to do. Everything is subject to God’s will and good plan. He also watches the children of his sons (Ps 121:5-8) and never sleeps (Ps 12:4).
4. “The Lord is the stronghold of my life. In whom should I be fearful?”
The term “stronghold” refers to a castle with walls that are high. Fortresses are susceptible to being weakened however, should God is willing to guard our lives, then he’ll safeguard us. Man is able to construct fortresses and walls, just like David however, he was aware that without being protected by God the walls would collapse. The ones who have been in Christ and follow his will need to fear absolutely nothing and nobody.
Translations for Psalms 27:1
American Standard Version
Psalm 27:1 (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?
The Bible in Basic English
The Lord is my light and my salvation; who is then a cause of fear to me? the Lord is the strength of my life; who is a danger to me?
Common English Bible
The LORD is my light and my salvation. Should I fear anyone? The LORD is a fortress protecting my life. Should I be frightened of anything?
Common English Bible w/ Apocrypha
The LORD is my light and my salvation. Should I fear anyone? The LORD is a fortress protecting my life. Should I be frightened of anything?
The Complete Jewish Bible
ADONAI is my light and salvation; whom do I need to fear? ADONAI is the stronghold of my life; of whom should I be afraid?
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The Lord is my light and my salvation- whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life- of whom should I be afraid?
The Darby Translation
Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
English Standard Version
The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Good News Translation
The Lord is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The Lord protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.
Good News Translation w/ Apocrypha
The Lord is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The Lord protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.
GOD’S WORD Translation
The LORD is my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? The LORD is my life’s fortress. Who is there to be afraid of?
Hebrew Names 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?
Jubilee Bible 2000
The LORD <em>is</em> my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD <em>is</em> the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
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?
King James Version w/ Apocrypha
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 ?
Lexham English Bible
Yahweh my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Yahweh the refuge of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
The Message Bible
Light, space, zest – that’s God! So, with him on my side I’m fearless, afraid of no one and nothing.
New American Standard Bible
The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?
New Century Version
The Lord is my light and the one who saves me. I fear no one. The Lord protects my life; I am afraid of no one.
New International Reader’s Version
The LORD gives me light and saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The LORD is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid?
New International Version
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
New King James Version
A Psalm of David. 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?
New Living Translation
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?
New Revised Standard
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
New Revised Standard w/ Apocrypha
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Orthodox Jewish Bible
(Of Dovid) Hashem is my ohr and Yishi (my Salvation); whom shall I fear? Hashem is the ma’oz (stronghold) of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible
The psalm of David before he was anointed.> The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?
Revised Standard Version
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Revised Standard Version w/ Apocrypha
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Third Millennium Bible
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?
Third Millennium Bible w/ Apocrypha
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?
The Webster Bible
The LORD my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
World English Bible
Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Wycliffe
The holy prayer of David. The Lord is my lightening, and mine health; whom shall I dread? The Lord is defender of my life; for whom shall I tremble ? (The holy prayer of David. The Lord is my light, and my salvation, or my deliverance; who shall I fear? The Lord is the defender of my life; for who else shall I tremble, or shake over?)
Young’s Literal Translation
Jehovah my light and my salvation, Whom do I fear? Jehovah the strength of my life, Of whom am I afraid?
