Psalms 27:7
What does Psalms 27:7 mean?
A plain-English look at Psalms 27:7 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Psalms 27:7 means
Transitioning from declarations of confidence to earnest supplication, the psalmist now directly appeals to God. He implores Jehovah to hear his 'cry with my voice,' indicating passionate and audible prayer rather than silent thought. He seeks not only an attentive ear but also active divine intervention, asking for mercy and a direct answer to his pleas. This shift shows that while he is confident, he is also dependent, acknowledging the necessity of God's responsive grace.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Hear, O Jehovah, when I cry with my voice: Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Hear, O Jehovah, when I cry with my voice: Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949O Lord, let the voice of my cry come to your ears: have mercy on me, and give me an answer.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Hear, O Jehovah, my voice--I call, And favour me, and answer me.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The Lord is my helper and my protector: in him hath my heart confided, and I have been helped. And my flesh hath flourished again, and with my will I will give praise to him.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Hear, Jehovah; with my voice do I call; be gracious unto me, and answer me.
Context
This verse marks a distinct shift in the psalm, moving from declarations of confident faith and anticipated triumph (vv. 1-6) to direct, urgent prayer. After expressing strong assurance, the psalmist now expresses his immediate need for God's intervention. This transition shows that even great faith expresses itself in humble petition, recognizing ongoing dependence on God rather than passive expectation.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 5:2
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God; For unto thee do I pray.
- Psalms 13:3
Considerand answer me, O Jehovah my God: Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death;
- Psalms 4:1
Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness; Thou hast set me at large when I was in distress: Have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
- Psalms 130:2
Lord, hear my voice: Let thine ears be attentive To the voice of my supplications.
- Psalms 143:1
Hear my prayer, O Jehovah; give ear to my supplications: In thy faithfulness answer me, and in thy righteousness.
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