King James Version
psalm 27:1 in the King James Version says “A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom...” — study this verse from psalm chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
psalm 27:1 · KJV
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. came: Heb. approached against me
Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.
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