Psalms 27:1 — Compare Translations

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[A Psalm] of David. THE LORD is my Light and my Salvation--whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

THE or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid?

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

The Lord is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Of David. [1] The LORD is my light and my salvation — whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life — whom should I dread?

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

{[A Psalm] of David.} Jehovah is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

English EASY 2024

The Lord gives me light in my life and he makes me safe. So I am not afraid of anyone! The Lord takes care of my life. Nobody can make me afraid!

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

A song of David. Lord, you are my Light and my Savior, so why should I be afraid of anyone? The Lord is where my life is safe, so I will be afraid of no one!

OF DAVID.The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

English GNT (Good News Translation)

The Lord is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The Lord protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.

English God's Word - GW 1995

By David. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? The Lord is my life's fortress. Who is there to be afraid of?

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

[Davidic.] The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom should I be afraid?

English KJV 1611

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?

English LSB

Of David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strong defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

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?

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Of David I The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The LORD is my life's refuge; of whom am I afraid?

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

The LORD delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The LORD protects my life! I am afraid of no one!

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

A psalm of David. The Lord gives me light and saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The Lord is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid?

English NIV

The LORD is my light and my salvation- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life- of whom shall I be afraid?

English NKJ 1982

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?

English NLT

The LORD is my light and my salvation--so why should I be afraid? The LORD protects me from danger--so why should I tremble?

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

Yahweh is my revelation-light and the source of my salvation. I fear no one! I’ll never turn back and run, for you, Yahweh, surround and protect me.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

The Lord is my light and my salvation; he protects me from danger—whom shall I fear?

English Tyndale 1537

Of David The LORD is my light and my health: whom then should I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life, for whom then should I be afraid?