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The Book of Psalms
Chapter 27

Chapter Overview:


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.
Verses:
27:2Light - My counsellor in all my difficulties, and my comforter and deliverer in all my distresses. Strength - The supporter and preserver of my life.
27:3In this - That God is my light.
27:4Dwell. &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.
27:5The 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.
27:9Away - From thy face or presence, or from the place of thy worship.
27:11Because of - That I may neither fall into their hands by my folly, nor give them any occasion of triumphing over me.
27:13The 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.