Psalms 27:5

Since they have not understood the works of the Lord and the works of his hands, you will destroy them, and you will not build them up.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

4Give to them according to their works and according to the wickedness of their inventions. Assign to them according to the works of their hands. Repay them with their own retribution.

6Blessed is the Lord, for he has heard the voice of my supplication.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 22:12Therefore, he was with them, hidden in the house of God, for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land.

Psalms 10:1Unto the end. A Psalm of David.

Psalms 32:7gathering together the waters of the sea, as if in a container, placing the depths in storage.

Psalms 40:3May the Lord preserve him and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth. And may he not hand him over to the will of his adversaries.

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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