Psalms 27:9 nasb — Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor for…

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"Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation!"

— Psalms 27:9, NASB

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Psalms 27 — Context

6

And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me, And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

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Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice, And be gracious to me and answer me.

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When You said, "Seek My face," my heart said to You, "Your face, O LORD, I shall seek."

9

Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation!

10

For my father and my mother have forsaken me, But the LORD will take me up.

11

Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me in a level path Because of my foes.

12

Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence.

Psalms 27:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Psalms 27:9 say?
Psalms 27:9 in the NASB reads: “Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation!”
Where is Psalms 27:9 in the Bible?
Psalms 27:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Psalms, chapter 27, verse 9.
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 27:9.
What translation should I read Psalms 27:9 in?
Psalms 27:9 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 27:9?
Psalms 27:9 reads (NASB): “Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation!” 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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