The Tanakh · JPS 1917 Translation

Psalms 27

Jewish Publication Society 1917 · Ketuvim — the Writings

Psalms chapter 27 — part of the Ketuvim — the Writings in the Jewish Bible. In the classic JPS 1917 translation it opens: “A Psalm of David. HaShem is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? HaShem is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I…” — the complete text of all 14 verses is below, free to read online.

1A Psalm of David. HaShem is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? HaShem is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

3Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise up against me, even then will I be confident.

4One thing have I asked of HaShem, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of HaShem all the days of my life, to behold the graciousness of HaShem, and to visit early in His temple.

5For He concealeth me in His pavilion in the day of evil; He hideth me in the covert of His tent; He lifteth me up upon a rock.

6And now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; and I will offer in His tabernacle sacrifices with trumpet-sound; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto HaShem.

7Hear, O HaShem, when I call with my voice, and be gracious unto me, and answer me.

8In Thy behalf my heart hath said: 'Seek ye My face'; Thy face, HaShem, will I seek.

9Hide not Thy face far from me; put not Thy servant away in anger; Thou hast been my help; cast me not off, neither forsake me, O G-d of my salvation.

10For though my father and my mother have forsaken me, HaShem will take me up.

11Teach me Thy way, O HaShem; and lead me in an even path, because of them that lie in wait for me.

12Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries; for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out violence.

13If I had not believed to look upon the goodness of HaShem in the land of the living!--

14Wait on HaShem; be strong, and let thy heart take courage; yea, wait thou for HaShem.

14 verses · JPS 1917 (public domain)

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