Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek.
New American Standard Bible
“Your face, O Lord,
King James Version
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
Holman Bible
“You
Lord, I will seek Your face.
A Conservative Version
My heart said to thee, I have sought thy face. O LORD, I will seek thy face.
American Standard Version
When thou saidst , Seek ye my face; My heart said unto thee, Thy face, Jehovah, will I seek.
Amplified
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].”
Bible in Basic English
When you said, Make search for my face, my heart said to you, For your face will I make my search.
Darby Translation
My heart said for thee, Seek ye my face. Thy face, O Jehovah, will I seek.
Julia Smith Translation
My heart said to thee, Seek .ye my face; thy face, O Jehovah, I will seek.
King James 2000
When you said, Seek my face; my heart said unto you, your face, LORD, will I seek.
Lexham Expanded Bible
On your behalf my heart says, "Seek my face." Your face, O Yahweh, I do seek.
Modern King James verseion
My heart says to You, Seek my face; Your face, O Jehovah, I will seek;
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
My heart hath talked of thee, seek ye my face. Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
NET Bible
My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O Lord.
New Heart English Bible
When you said, "Seek my face," my heart said to you, "I will seek your face, LORD."
The Emphasized Bible
To thee, said my heart - When thou saidst Seek ye my face - Thy face, O Yahweh, will I seek!
Webster
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said to thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
World English Bible
When you said, "Seek my face," my heart said to you, "I will seek your face, Yahweh."
Youngs Literal Translation
To Thee said my heart 'They sought my face, Thy face, O Jehovah, I seek.'
Themes
character of the renewed Heart » Prayerful
Obedience » Examples of » hezekiah
Prayer » Described as » Seeking the face of the lord
Procrastination » Saints avoid
Topics
Word Count of 20 Translations in Psalm 27:8
Prayers for Psalm 27:8
Verse Info
Context Readings
My Stronghold
7 Hear my voice, LORD, when I cry out! Be gracious to me and answer me. 8 My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek. 9 Do not hide your face from me; do not turn away in anger from your servant. You have been my help, therefore do not abandon or forsake me, God of my salvation.
Names
Cross References
Psalm 105:4
Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his face continually.
Psalm 24:6
This is the generation that seeks him. Those who seek your face are the true seed of Jacob. Interlude
Psalm 63:1-2
God, you are my God! I will fervently seek you. My soul thirsts for you; my flesh longs for you in a dry, weary, and parched land.
Psalm 119:58
I have sought your favor with all of my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise.
Isaiah 45:19
I didn't speak in secret, from somewhere in a land of darkness; I didn't say to Jacob's descendants, "Seek me in chaos.' I, the LORD, speak truth, declaring what is right.
Isaiah 55:6-7
"Seek the LORD while he may be found, call upon him while he is near.
Jeremiah 29:12-13
When you call out to me and come and pray to me, I'll hear you.
Hosea 5:15
"I will leave and go back to my place until they admit their offense and seek my face. When affliction comes to them, they will eagerly seek me."