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Psalms 27:1 kjva — 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 afrai…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"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?"

— Psalms 27:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Psalms 27 — Context

1

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?

2

When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

3

Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.

4

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in his temple.

Psalms 27:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 27:1 say?
Psalms 27:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “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?”
Where is Psalms 27:1 in the Bible?
Psalms 27:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 27, verse 1.
Who wrote Psalms?
Psalms is traditionally attributed to Multiple authors (David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, others). Approximately 73 psalms are attributed to David; others to Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, Heman, and Ethan; the remainder are anonymous. It was written c. 1410–430 BC.
What is the book of Psalms about?
The Psalms are the prayer book and hymnal of God's people, gathering a thousand years of inspired song — praise, lament, thanksgiving, confession, and royal and messianic worship. Every emotion of the believing heart finds a voice here, and every voice finds its center in Christ.
What are the major themes of Psalms?
Psalms explores themes including Praise, Lament, Trust, Messiah, Refuge, Kingship. These themes shape the meaning and context of Psalms 27:1.
What translation should I read Psalms 27:1 in?
Psalms 27:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Psalms 27:1?
Psalms 27:1 reads (KJVA): “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?” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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