Psalms 27:6
“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 in 8 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- He hath exalted me upon a rock: and now he hath lifted up my head above my enemies. I have gone round, and have offered up in his tabernacle a sacrifice of jubilation: I will sing, and recite a psalm to the Lord.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me. And I will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto Jehovah.
- DARBYDarby
- And now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; and I will offer in his tent sacrifices of shouts of joy: I will sing, yea, I will sing psalms unto Jehovah.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And now, lifted up is my head, Above my enemies ; my surrounders, And I sacrifice in His tent sacrifices of shouting, I sing, yea, I sing praise to Jehovah.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- 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.
Context: Psalms 27
4One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.
5For 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.
6And 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.
7Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.
About Psalms 27: The Lord is My Light and Salvation
Psalm 27 is a song of David that expresses his unwavering trust in the Lord in the midst of trials and enemies. He affirms his confidence in God's protection and the desire to dwell in His presence all the days of his life.
Commentary
The theme of trust in God is prominent throughout the Book of Psalms, and Psalm 27 is no exception. David's confidence in God is unwavering, even in the face of his enemies. He declares that the Lord is his light and salvation and acknowledges that God is his fortress, the One who keeps him safe. David also longs for the presence of God and delights in spending time with Him. He says, "One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple." This psalm reminds us that no matter what challenges we face, we can still find refuge in God. He is our light in the darkness and our salvation in times of trouble. And like David, we can find joy and delight in His presence as we seek Him wholeheartedly.