Psalms 27:8

My heart has said to you, “Your face, O Lord, I seek.”

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In The King James Version

When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

In Context

7Hear, O Lord, my loud cry, and graciously answer me.

9Hide not your face from me, reject not your servant in anger: for you have been my help. Abandon me not, nor forsake me, O God of my help:

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Cross References

Psalms 24:6Such must be those who resort to him, and seek the face of the God of Jacob. Selah

Psalms 105:4Seek after the Lord and his strength, seek his face evermore.

Hosea 5:15I will return to my place, until in remorse they seek my presence. When they are in distress they will quickly seek me,

Matthew Henry on Psalms 27:8-14

Confidence in Divine Goodness. 7 Hear, O Lord , when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. 8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord , will I seek. 9 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. 10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up. 11 Teach me thy way, O Lord , and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies. 12… Read the whole commentary →

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