Old Testament · Poetry
Psalms 27:1
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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?
About Psalms 27:1
Psalms 27:1 from Psalms speaks directly to Fear and Courage in the Bible, The Helmet of Salvation in the Armor of God, and Strongholds in the Bible, offering wisdom drawn from the Old Testament tradition. This passage in the poetry literature of Scripture is widely cherished by students and teachers alike.
Cross References
- Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee.”
- Isaiah 41:10
“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
- 1 John 4:18
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
- Psalms 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
- Psalms 56:3
“What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.”
- 2 Timothy 1:7
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
Related Verses
- Isaiah 12:2
“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
- Micah 7:7
“Therefore I will look unto the Lord; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.”
- Psalms 25:5
“Lead me in thy truth, and teach me: for thou art the God of my salvation; on thee do I wait all the day.”
- Romans 1:16
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.”
- 1 Thessalonians 5:8
“But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.”
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Promises and Prayers Connected to This Verse
Divine Promises
- I Will Be With Thee Whithersoever Thou Goest
Prayer Points
- Praying for Commanded Courage in the Presence of Fear
How to Apply Psalms 27:1
Study Psalms 27:1 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse on the theme of Fear and Courage in the Bible. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.