THE LORD IS MY LIGHT (PSALM 27)
BeShiny Psalms

Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—
whom shall I dread?

Psalm 27:2
When the wicked came upon me
to devour my flesh,
my enemies and foes
stumbled and fell.

Psalm 27:3
Though an army encamps around me,
my heart will not fear;
though a war breaks out against me,
I will keep my trust.

Response · Psalm 27:1a
The LORD is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?

Psalm 27:4
One thing I have asked of the LORD;
this is what I desire:
to dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the LORD
and seek Him in His temple.

Psalm 27:5
For in the day of trouble
He will hide me in His shelter;
He will conceal me under the cover of His tent;
He will set me high upon a rock.

Psalm 27:6
Then my head will be held high
above my enemies around me.
At His tabernacle I will offer
sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the LORD.

Response · Psalm 27:1a
The LORD is my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?

Psalm 27:7
Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call;
be merciful and answer me.

Psalm 27:8
My heart said, “Seek His face.”
Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

Psalm 27:9
Hide not Your face from me,
nor turn away Your servant in anger.
You have been my helper;
do not leave me or forsake me,
O God of my salvation.

Psalm 27:10
Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.

Response · Psalm 27:8b
Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

Psalm 27:11
Teach me Your way, O LORD,
and lead me on a level path,
because of my oppressors.

Psalm 27:12
Do not hand me over to the will of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing out violence.

Psalm 27:13
Still I am certain to see
the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.

Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD;
be strong and courageous.
Wait patiently for the LORD!

Final response · Psalm 27:14
Wait patiently for the LORD;
be strong and courageous.
Wait patiently for the LORD!

Scripture: Psalm 27, Berean Standard Bible (BSB).
Repeated responses: Psalm 27:1a, 8b and 14.