Psalms
“For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.”
Psalms 27:5
Psalms 27:5 (KJV) speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and safety — 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
“The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them.”
Deuteronomy 33:27“The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.”
Proverbs 18:10“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.”
Psalms 32:7“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
Psalms 46:1“The angel of the LORD encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.”
Psalms 34:7“And he said, The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer;”
2 Samuel 22:2
Common questions
What does Psalms 27:5 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 27:5 reads: "For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock." The verse speaks to refuge in God, God's protection, and safety. 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 27:5 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock." is Psalms 27:5 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 27.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 27:5?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 27:5 include Deuteronomy 33:27, Proverbs 18:10, and Psalms 32:7. Reading them alongside Psalms 27:5 deepens the theme of refuge in God.
How can I pray with Psalms 27:5?
Read Psalms 27:5 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.