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"He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit."

— Psalms 27:5, NET Bible

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Psalms 27 — Context

2

When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall.

3

Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident.

4

I have asked the LORD for one thing– this is what I desire! I want to live in the LORD’s house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the LORD and contemplate in his temple.

5

He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit.

6

Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me! I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy! I will sing praises to the LORD!

7

Hear me, O LORD, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

8

My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O LORD.

Psalms 27:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 27:5 say?
Psalms 27:5 in the NET Bible reads: “He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit.”
Where is Psalms 27:5 in the Bible?
Psalms 27:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 27, verse 5.
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 27:5.
What translation should I read Psalms 27:5 in?
Psalms 27:5 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 27:5?
Psalms 27:5 reads (NET): “He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit.” 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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