Psalms 27:5

For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of misfortune. In his sheltering tent he hides me: he lifts me up on a rock.

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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

4One thing have I asked of the Lord, and that do I long for – To live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the grace of the Lord and inquire in his temple.

6And now that my head he has lifted above my encircling foes, I will march round the altar and sacrifice, shouting with joy, in his tent, making music and song to the Lord.

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Cross References

Psalms 10:1Why do you stand, Lord, so far away, hiding yourself in times of trouble?

Psalms 18:33He made my feet like hinds’ feet, and set me up on the heights.

Psalms 31:21Blest be the Lord for the wonderful love he has shown me in time of distress.

Psalms 32:7For you are my shelter, you protect me from trouble, and surround me with deliverance. Selah

Psalms 40:3He put a new song in my mouth, of praise to our God. Many see it, and, filled with awe, put their trust in the Lord.

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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