King James Version
psalm 27:7 in the King James Version says “Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.” — study this verse from psalm chapter 27 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.”
psalm 27:7 · KJV
For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. joy: Heb. shouting
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. When: or, My heart said unto thee, Let my face seek thy face, etc
Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
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