Psalms 27:6
What does Psalms 27:6 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 27:6 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 27:6 means
With renewed confidence stemming from God's promised protection, the psalmist anticipates future triumphs. He declares that his 'head shall be lifted up above mine enemies,' signifying victory, vindication, and honor after being brought low by adversaries. In response to this expected deliverance, he vows to offer 'sacrifices of joy' and to sing praises in God's tabernacle. This verse illustrates his determined commitment to worship and thanksgiving, celebrating God's faithfulness even before the full victory is realized.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949And now my head will be lifted up higher than my haters who are round me: because of this I will make offerings of joy in his tent; I will make a song, truly I will make a song of praise to the Lord.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And 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.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Blessed be the Lord, for he hath heard the voice of my supplication.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And 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.
Context
Having articulated his deep desire for God's presence and the security it provides (vv. 4-5), the psalmist now reaffirms his expectation of victory. This verse shows a confident anticipation of future deliverance, flowing directly from his trust in God's protection. It acts as a bridge, moving from personal desire back to the theme of overcoming enemies, now with a focus on future worship.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 107:22
And let them offer the sacrifices of thanksgiving, And declare his works with singing.
- Genesis 40:20
And it came to pass the third day, which was Pharaoh’s birthday, that he made a feast unto all his servants: and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and the head of the chief baker among his servants.
- Genesis 40:13
within yet three days shall Pharaoh lift up thy head, and restore thee unto thine office: and thou shalt give Pharaoh’s cup into his hand, after the former manner when thou wast his butler.
- Jeremiah 33:11
the voice of joy and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom and the voice of the bride, the voice of them that say, Give thanks to Jehovah of hosts, for Jehovah is good, for his lovingkindness endureth for ever; and of them that bring sacrifices of thanksgiving into the house of Jehovah. For I will cause the captivity of the land to return as at the first, saith Jehovah.
- Psalms 116:17
I will offer to thee the sacrifice of thanksgiving, And will call upon the name of Jehovah.
- 2 Samuel 22:49
And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: Yea, thou liftest me up above them that rise up against me; Thou deliverest me from the violent man.
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