The purpose of many of the psalms is public worship in israels temple, although some are more suited for private devotion. Psalm 121 is the 121st psalm of the book of psalms. The lord is my light and my salvation whom shall i fear. David says, the lord is my light and my salvationhe desires to dwell in the house of the lord foreverhe counsels, wait on the lord and be of. Psalm 27,psalm 31,psalm 91,psalm 121,psalm 125 niv of david. Thus the psalms are useful for singing praises to god. Behold, he who keeps israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. Jul 24, 2018 the whole book of psalms started july 24, 2018 ended 11719 by pastor dennis murray. Psalms 27 hoodoo psychic readers, spirit workers and root doctors who recite psalms on behalf of clients may work with psalm 27 during altar work and prayers aimed at gaining protection and hospitality for a client travelling in a foriegn city. Book iv contains psalms 90106 without named authors except for psalm 90 moses.
I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence comes my help. Psalm 121 kjv i will lift up mine eyes unto the bible gateway. E very time i read or hear psalm 27 i recall how privileged i am to know jesus as my savior. Oct 12, 2018 psalms is the longest book of the bible see what the longest book actually is. In fact, david only wrote about half of the psalms73 out of all 150, to be precise though the latin vulgate and septuagint credit a few more to him. When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, my enemies and foes, they stumbled and fell. Psalm 27, also referred to as ldovid and dominus illuminatio mea after the opening words, is the 27th psalm from the book of psalms.
Psalm 27 is for me a psalm of assurance, which encourages me not to be afraid because the lord is my light and my salvation. Psalms of ascents or pilgrim psalms chapters 120 4, were sung by pilgrims journeying up to jerusalem for the three annual feasts of passover, pentecost, and tabernacles. Psalm 27, also referred to as ldovid and dominus illuminatio mea after the opening words, is the 27th or in the vulgate numbering. Psalms 121 reference the bible the king james version psalms 121 the psalms 120. Psalm 27 niv bible the lord is my light and my salvation. This psalm is written by david and it is a reflection of how his faith in the power of god sustained him through many trials. Take a look at what i have learned as i studied psalm 27. These attributions, however, appear in titles that are added to some of the psalms, but it is open to question whether these are as old as the words to which they are. Psalms 121 nkjv god the help of those who seek him a.
In various analyses, this observation is a con stant. This is my favourite of all the psalms and i have found it a great blessing over the years, such hope in times of stress. The speaker declares that god is not confined to a place or a time, that every step is guarded ps 121. Have also at hand prophets and psalms to suggest the relation of the psalms to the lords life on earth. Spurgeon said, the book of psalms instructs us in the use of wings as well as words. Psalm 27 the lord is my salvation with words kjv youtube. Psalms 27 king james bible kjv book of psalms bible. A pilgrimage reading of psalm 121 167 dialogue within the pilgrims inner self, or an antiphonal song between pilgrims, or between a pilgrim and someone giving blessing,19 there is clearly a shift from the first person to the third person at verse 3. In psalms 915 we see the enemy and antichrist conflict and the final deliverance. Psalms 121 verses 18 speaks to me as a matter of fact psalms 121 verse 18 are my favorite. Psalms 121, new king james version nkjv the bible app. All of this will be seen as we go through the book of psalms. It records, as has been said, the triumph of a warriors faith. Another category of psalms includes laments or supplications, poems in which the author requests relief from his physical suffering and his enemies.
Though war may rise against me, in this i will be confident. God the help of those who seek him a song of ascents. Psalm 27 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Psalms 27 association of independent readers and rootworkers. Book iii has psalms 7389, composed primarily by asaph and the sons of korah, with psalm 86 by david and psalm 89 by ethan. Bible king jamespsalms wikisource, the free online library. Acrostic psalms are those in which each verse begins with a consecutive letter of the hebrew alphabet chapters 9, 10, 25, 34, 37, 111, 112, 119, 145. The whole book of psalms started july 24, 2018 ended 11719 by pastor dennis murray.
The book of the psalms 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29. It is a research tool for publications in various languages produced by jehovahs witnesses. Similarly, when the speaker says in psalm 121, i lift my eyes to the hills, the poem conveys the expectation and longing of the jewish worshipper as he approaches the temple in jerusalem 121. This is my assurance that this bible verses applies to me, my family, and all those i pray for each and everyday. In a sense psalm 27 continues and fulfills the trust in the lord without wavering theme of ps. Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Section or book 1 contains psalm 1 to 41, section 2 has songs 42 to 72, section 3 has songs 73 to 89, section 4 contains songs 90 to 106 and section 5 has 107 to 150. 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. In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is.
In the greek septuagint version of the bible, and in the latin vulgate, this psalm is psalm 120 in a slightly different numbering system. The beginning in the english, in the king james version, is i will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. In fact, david only wrote about half of the psalms73 out of all 150, to be precise though the latin vulgate and septuagint credit a. An exuberant declaration of faith a psalm of david. My help comes from the lord, who made heaven and earth. David also confesses that the lord is the strength of his life. The book of psalms attributes at least 73 or about half of the psalms to david and attributes other psalms to other authors, including asaph psalms 50. The lord is the stronghold of my life of whom shall i be afraid. Feb 24, 2020 in this video we present the reading of psalms 91, 121 and 27, psalms for protection and prosperity. David says, the lord is my light and my salvationhe desires to dwell in the house of the lord foreverhe counsels, wait on the lord and be of good courage.
Many collections preceded this final compilation of the psalms. Then in psalms 1641 we see christ in the midst of his people sanctifying them to god. God the help of those who seek hima song of ascents. Psalm 27 1 meaning the lord is the strength of my life. To god be all the glory, honor, thanksgiving and praises, amen. Psalms for prosperity and protection 91 121 27 youtube. At that time psalms appears also to have been used as a title for the entire section of the hebrew ot canon more commonly known as the writings see lk 24. Tehillim psalms chapter 121 tanakh online torah bible. Psalms is the longest book of the bible see what the longest book actually is. When the wicked advance against me to devour me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. In this video we present the reading of psalms 91, 121 and 27, psalms for protection and prosperity. Psalms 27 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this classic commentary, ed in 1804, is scotts observations on the book of psalms. This psalm is one of those which have been called composite. Psalm 27 new international version niv bible gateway.
This is an authorized web site of jehovahs witnesses. The word strength in this verse often refers to a fortress or a similar stronghold. Book ii comprises psalms 4272, authored by the sons of korah, asaph, david, and solomon. Beautiful psalm, gives comfort, peace, strength, joy and hope. And david is inviting us to consider what a fortress is like.