Psalms
“And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.”
Psalms 27:6
Psalms 27:6 (KJV) speaks to praise, joy, and celebration — words set in Psalms, Israel's songbook of honest prayer. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“O clap your hands, all ye people; shout unto God with the voice of triumph.”
Psalms 47:1“Let every thing that hath breath praise the LORD. Praise ye the LORD.”
Psalms 150:6“But let the righteous be glad; let them rejoice before God: yea, let them exceedingly rejoice.”
Psalms 68:3“Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof.”
Psalms 96:11“I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most High.”
Psalms 9:2“My lips shall greatly rejoice when I sing unto thee; and my soul, which thou hast redeemed.”
Psalms 71:23
Common questions
What does Psalms 27:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Psalms 27:6 reads: "And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD." The verse speaks to praise, joy, and celebration. 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 27:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD." is Psalms 27:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Psalms chapter 27.
What are some related Bible verses to Psalms 27:6?
Verses that sit beside Psalms 27:6 include Psalms 47:1, Psalms 150:6, and Psalms 68:3. Reading them alongside Psalms 27:6 deepens the theme of praise.
How can I pray with Psalms 27:6?
Read Psalms 27:6 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.