Psalms 27
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Chapter 27
Chapter Overview:
Verses:
David declares his confidence in God, ver. 1 - 3.
His desire to be in the house of God, ver. 4 - 6.
He prays for light and salvation, ver. 7 - 12.
And exhorts others to wait upon God, ver. 13, 14.
A psalm of David.
| 27:2 | Light - My counsellor in all my difficulties, and my comforter and deliverer in all my distresses. Strength - The supporter and preserver of my life. |
| 27:3 | In this - That God is my light. |
| 27:4 | Dwell. &c. - Have opportunity of constant attendance upon God.To behold - That there I may delight myself, in the contemplation of thy amiable and glorious majesty, and of thy infinite wisdom, holiness, justice, truth, and mercy. |
| 27:5 | The secret - In his tabernacle, into which mine enemies cannot come. He alludes to the ancient custom of offenders, who used to flee to the tabernacle or altar. Rock - A place high and inaccessible. |
| 27:9 | Away - From thy face or presence, or from the place of thy worship. |
| 27:11 | Because of - That I may neither fall into their hands by my folly, nor give them any occasion of triumphing over me. |
| 27:13 | The living - David was thus earnestly desirous of this mercy in this life, not because he placed his portion in these things; but because the truth and glory of God, were highly concerned in making good the promise of the kingdom to him. |