Psalms
“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
Psalms 27:1 (KJV) speaks to courage, fear, and confidence — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.”
Psalms 27:3“The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?”
Psalms 118:6“So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.”
Hebrews 13:6“Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation.”
Isaiah 12:2“He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.”
Psalms 62:2
Common questions
What does Psalms 27:1 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 27:1 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?" The verse speaks to courage, fear, and confidence. To read it well, take it in the flow of Psalms 27 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Psalms 27:1 in the King James Version?
Yes. "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?" is Psalms 27:1 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 27.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 27:1?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 27:1 include Romans 8:31, Psalms 27:3, and Psalms 118:6. Reading them alongside Psalms 27:1 deepens the theme of courage.
How can I pray with Psalms 27:1?
Read Psalms 27:1 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.