Thematic Bible
Psalm 27:1 (show verse)
Whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the refuge and fortress of my life—
Whom shall I dread?
unholy Fear » Trust in God, a preservative from
God » Leader » Light, a
God » Remember » Salvation of
Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God a
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Salvation
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Light
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Strength
Salvation » Of God
Sinners » Salvation » Of God
Spiritual » Light » God a light
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God
God » Leader » Light, a
God » Remember » Salvation of
Light » Illustrative of » Guidance of God
Light, spiritual » Believers' duty performed in » God a
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Salvation
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Light
Privileges of saints » Having God for their » Strength
Salvation » Of God
Sinners » Salvation » Of God
Spiritual » Light » God a light
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Psalm 27:2 (show verse)
When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh,
My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.
Psalm 27:3 (show verse)
Though an army encamp against me,
My heart will not fear;
Though war arise against me,
Even in this I am confident.
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
false Confidence » Confidence in God, examples of
God » Trust in » Confidence in God, examples of
Heart » Renewed » Faith
character of the renewed Heart » Void of fear
War » General references to
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Worldly » Host » A great host » Against
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
false Confidence » Confidence in God, examples of
God » Trust in » Confidence in God, examples of
Heart » Renewed » Faith
character of the renewed Heart » Void of fear
War » General references to
War » Figurative » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Warfare of saints » To be carried on » With confidence in God
Worldly » Host » A great host » Against
Psalm 27:4 (show verse)
One thing I have asked of the Lord, and that I will seek:
That I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life,
To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the Lord
And to meditate in His temple.
Access to God » Saints earnestly seek
Access to God » In his temple
Affections » Should be set upon the house and worship of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the house and worship of God
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
Beauty » Spiritual
Church » Temple
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
Love » For Christ » For God's house
Missionaries » In dedicating themselves to the service of God
One thing » Desired
Seeking God » In his house
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Tabernacle » Israelites worship at
Worship » Nature's praise » Loved
Worship » Loved by his people
true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » Love for
Access to God » In his temple
Affections » Should be set upon the house and worship of God
Affections » Should be set » Upon the house and worship of God
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
Beauty » Spiritual
Church » Temple
Desires » Select readings, psalms 42; 84 ps 42; 84 » General references to
Hunger » Select readings ps 42; 84 » General references to
Love » For Christ » For God's house
Missionaries » In dedicating themselves to the service of God
One thing » Desired
Seeking God » In his house
Spiritual » Hunger select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Ps 42; 84
Tabernacle » Israelites worship at
Worship » Nature's praise » Loved
Worship » Loved by his people
true and false Worship » For worship of God house of God, the place of worship » Love for
Psalm 27:5 (show verse)
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter;
In the secret place of His tent He will hide me;
He will lift me up on a rock.
Afflicted saints » God is a refuge and strength to
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A hiding place
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
God » Hand of » Hiding place
divine Protector » A refuge
divine Protector » A hiding place
Rocks » Illustrative of » A place of safety
Time » Particular periods of, mentioned » The time of trouble
Assurance » Saints privileged to have, of » Preservation
Assurance » Saints privileged to have » Preservation
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A refuge
Battle of Life » God » Represented as » A hiding place
God » Mysteries of » Refuge, a
God » Hand of » Hiding place
divine Protector » A refuge
divine Protector » A hiding place
Rocks » Illustrative of » A place of safety
Time » Particular periods of, mentioned » The time of trouble
Psalm 27:6 (show verse)
And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me,
In His tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy;
I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.
Psalm 27:7 (show verse)
Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud;
Be gracious and compassionate to me and answer me.
Psalm 27:8 (show verse)
When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You,
“Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”
Heart » Renewed » Devout
character of the renewed Heart » Prayerful
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Prayer » Described as » Seeking the face of the lord
Procrastination » Saints avoid
Seekers » Examples of
Seeking God » Examples of
Seeking God » Includes seeking » His face
Seeking God » Saints » Purpose, in heart
character of the renewed Heart » Prayerful
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Prayer » Described as » Seeking the face of the lord
Procrastination » Saints avoid
Seekers » Examples of
Seeking God » Examples of
Seeking God » Includes seeking » His face
Seeking God » Saints » Purpose, in heart
Psalm 27:9 (show verse)
Do not hide Your face from me,
Do not turn Your servant away in anger;
You have been my help;
Do not abandon me nor
O God of my salvation!
Psalm 27:10 (show verse)
Although my father and my mother have abandoned me,
Yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child].
Children » God's care of
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Consolation under Affliction » To those deserted by friends
Forsaking » The time when parents forsake their children
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Home » Special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Parents » The time when parents forsake their children
Children » Promises to special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Children » Special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Consolation under Affliction » To those deserted by friends
Forsaking » The time when parents forsake their children
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Home » Special promises to children, examples of » Forsaken children
Parents » The time when parents forsake their children
Psalm 27:11 (show verse)
Teach me Your way, O Lord,
And lead me on a level path
Because of my enemies [who lie in wait].
Psalm 27:12 (show verse)
Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries,
For false witnesses have come against me;
They breathe out violence.
Psalm 27:13 (show verse)
I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord
In the land of the living.
Psalm 27:14 (show verse)
Wait for and confidently expect the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage;
Yes, wait for and confidently expect the Lord.
Courage » Being courageous
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting upon
Heart » Renewed » Strengthened
Heart » Whose heart shall be strengthened
The Heart » God » Strengthens
Strength » Who the lord strengthens
Waiting » The reward for waiting on the lord
Waiting » Exhortations and encouragements to
Waiting upon God » Exhortations and encouragements to
War » Figurative » Strengthened by God in
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by God in
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting upon
Heart » Renewed » Strengthened
Heart » Whose heart shall be strengthened
The Heart » God » Strengthens
Strength » Who the lord strengthens
Waiting » The reward for waiting on the lord
Waiting » Exhortations and encouragements to
Waiting upon God » Exhortations and encouragements to
War » Figurative » Strengthened by God in
Warfare of saints » Saints » Strengthened by God in