Psalms 27:2 asv — When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

American Standard Version

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

— Psalms 27:2, American Standard Version

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Psalms 27 — Context

1

Jehovah is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?

2

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

3

Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear: Though war should rise against me, Even then will I be confident.

4

One thing have I asked of Jehovah, that will I seek after: That I may dwell in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, To behold the beauty of Jehovah, And to inquire in his temple.

5

For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion: In the covert of his tabernacle will he hide me; He will lift me up upon a rock.

Psalms 27:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 27:2 say?
Psalms 27:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell. ”
Where is Psalms 27:2 in the Bible?
Psalms 27:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 27, verse 2.
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 27:2.
What translation should I read Psalms 27:2 in?
Psalms 27:2 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 27:2?
Psalms 27:2 reads (ASV): “When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell. ” 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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