Psalms 27:9
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.
Main message
Psalm 27:9: The speaker asks God not to hide his face, reject him in anger, forsake him or abandon him, remembering that God has been his help.
Meaning in context
Psalm 27:7–10 · Seek my face; do not forsake me — Verses 7–10 turn to direct prayer for gracious hearing, God’s face, continued help, and care even when parental support fails.
The speaker asks God not to hide his face, reject him in anger, forsake him or abandon him, remembering that God has been his help.
Further teachings
Seek my face; do not forsake me
The speaker asks God not to hide his face, reject him in anger, forsake him or abandon him, remembering that God has been his help.
Cross References: Psalm 27:9 — Psalm 27:7–10.
Applications in daily life
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Psalm 27:9
The speaker asks God not to hide his face, reject him in anger, forsake him or abandon him, remembering that God has been his help.
Fear of abandonment can be prayed honestly; the verse should not be used to shame people for needing human support, therapy, community or practical help.
Related Bible passages and resources
- Psalm 27 (complete chapter)
Keep the verse within Psalm 27’s movement from confidence, to desire for God’s presence, to lament, guidance and courageous waiting.
- Psalm 27:8
Read the previous verse to preserve the movement.
- Psalm 27:10
Continue with the next verse to preserve the movement.
- Study the Book of Psalms
Seek my face; do not forsake me
Common misreadings
Fear of abandonment can be prayed honestly; the verse should not be used to shame people for needing human support, therapy, community or practical help.
The speaker asks God not to hide his face, reject him in anger, forsake him or abandon him, remembering that God has been his help. Keep the verse within Psalm 27’s movement from confidence, to desire for God’s presence, to lament, guidance and courageous waiting.
How to Apply Psalms 27:9
Study Psalms 27:9 in context by reading the surrounding passage in Psalms. Identify one person in your life who might be encouraged by this verse from Scripture. Share it with them and open a conversation rooted in Scripture — sometimes the most practical application is passing the Word along.
Sources & Method
Biblical text
Commentary anchored to the site’s public-domain Psalm 27 text.
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- The Lord Will Editorial Team
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