Psalms 27:2

Hear, O Lord, the voice of my supplication, when I pray to you, when I lift up my hands toward your holy temple.

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In The King James Version

When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

In Context

1A Psalm of David himself. To you, Lord, I will cry out. My God, do not be silent toward me. For if you remain silent toward me, I will become like those who descend into the pit.

3Do not draw me away together with sinners; and let me not perish with those who work iniquity, who speak peacefully to their neighbor, yet evils are in their hearts.

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Cross References

Job 19:22Why do you pursue me just as God does, and satiate yourselves with my flesh?

Psalms 3:7I will not fear the thousands of people surrounding me. Rise up, Lord. Save me, my God.

Psalms 14:4In his sight, the malicious one has been reduced to nothing, but he glorifies those who fear the Lord. He who swears to his neighbor and does not deceive.

Psalms 53:4O God, listen to my prayer. Pay attention to the words of my mouth.

Psalms 118:12Blessed are you, O Lord. Teach me your justifications.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 27:2-7

Devout Confidence; Encouragement in Prayers. 1 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? 2 When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident. 4 One thing have I desired of the Lord , that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all… Read the whole commentary →

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