Psa 27:1-3 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 27:1-14: Ps 27 This psalm mixes two genres—a psalm of confidence (27:1-6 ) and an individual lament (27:7-14 )—held together by the theme of longing for the Lord’s presence. The psalmist focuses on the Lord; his circumstances are secondary. The strength of the psalmist’s faith is expressed in his openness to the Lord’s instruction, timing, and priorities. Summary for Ps 27:1-3: 27:1-3 The psalmist acknowledges the Lord at the center of his life (27:1 ). Because of God’s presence, he engages his adversaries with confidence. They cannot intimidate him or penetrate his inner security. 27:1 Light expresses the Lord’s goodness (27:13 ; see 4:6 ; 23:6 ; 31:19 ; 38:10 ; 43:3 ; 56:13 ).

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‏ Psalms 27:1-3

Summary for Ps 27:1-14: Ps 27 ^a This psalm mixes two genres—a psalm of confidence (27:1-6 ^b) and an individual lament (27:7-14 ^c)—held together by the theme of longing for the Lord’s presence. The psalmist focuses on the Lord; his circumstances are secondary. The strength of the psalmist’s faith is expressed in his openness to the Lord’s instruction, timing, and priorities.
Summary for Ps 27:1-3: 27:1-3 ^d The psalmist acknowledges the Lord at the center of his life (27:1 ^e). Because of God’s presence, he engages his adversaries with confidence. They cannot intimidate him or penetrate his inner security. 27:1 ^f Light expresses the Lord’s goodness (27:13 ^g; see 4:6 ^h; 23:6 ⁱ; 31:19 ^j; 38:10 ^k; 43:3 ^l; 56:13 ^m).
27:2 ⁿ The psalmist’s enemies seek to devour him by living at his expense (see study note on 14:4).
27:3 ^o remain confident: See 25:2 ^p; 26:1 ^q.