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Psalms 27:10

What does Psalms 27:10 mean?

A plain-English look at Psalms 27:10 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Psalms 27:10 means

This powerful verse highlights the absolute and unconditional nature of God's care. The psalmist considers the most profound human abandonment imaginable—even by one's own 'father and my mother,' primary sources of earthly love and security. He declares that, even in such an ultimate rejection, Jehovah Himself would 'take me up,' or receive him. This underscores God's unfailing faithfulness and unwavering commitment, surpassing even the strongest human bonds, providing ultimate assurance amid any worldly insecurity.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

When my father and my mother forsake me, Then Jehovah will take me up.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take me up.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

When my father and my mother forsake me, Then Jehovah will take me up.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

When my father and my mother are turned away from me, then the Lord will be my support.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

When my father and my mother Have forsaken me, then doth Jehovah gather me.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

Not available in this translation

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

For had my father and my mother forsaken me, then had Jehovah taken me up.

Context

Following his plea for God not to forsake him (v. 9), this verse provides a dramatic contrast, emphasizing God's ultimate faithfulness. It posits a hypothetical, extreme scenario of human abandonment to highlight the incomparable reliability of God. This assertion strengthens the psalmist's foundational trust, showing that God's commitment far exceeds any earthly relationship, thus reinforcing his prayer for continued help.

v.9Hide not thy face from me; Put not thy servant away in anger: Thou hast been my help; Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

v.10This passage

v.11Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; And lead me in a plain path, Because of mine enemies.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • John 16:32

    Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.

  • John 9:35

    Jesus heard that they had cast him out; and finding him, he said, Dost thou believe on the Son of God?

  • 2 Timothy 4:16

    At my first defence no one took my part, but all forsook me: may it not be laid to their account.

  • Isaiah 49:15

    Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, these may forget, yet will not I forget thee.

  • Matthew 10:36

    and a man’s foes shall be they of his own household.

  • Isaiah 40:11

    He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that have their young.

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