Verse of the Day

　　

Psalm 27:13

I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

English Standard Version

I believeOther Hebrew manuscripts Oh! Had I not believed that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!

The Message

I'm sure now I'll see God's goodness in the exuberant earth.

New King James Version

I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord In the land of the living.

New Living Translation

Yet I am confident that I will see the LORD's goodness while I am here in the land of the living.

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Psalm 27:7-14

(Read Psalm 27:7-14)

　　Wherever the believer is, he can find a way to the throne of grace by prayer. God calls us by his Spirit, by his word, by his worship, and by special providences, merciful and afflicting. When we are foolishly making court to lying vanities, God is, in love to us, calling us to seek our own mercies in him. The call is general, "Seek ye my face;" but we must apply it to ourselves, "I will seek it." The word does us no good, when we do not ourselves accept the exhortation: a gracious heart readily answers to the call of a gracious God, being made willing in the day of his power. The psalmist requests the favour of the Lord; the continuance of his presence with him; the benefit of Divine guidance, and the benefit of Divine protection. God's time to help those that trust in him, is, when all other helpers fail. He is a surer and better Friend than earthly parents are, or can be. What was the belief which supported the psalmist? That he should see the goodness of the Lord. There is nothing like the believing hope of eternal life, the foresights of that glory, and foretastes of those pleasures, to keep us from fainting under all calamities. In the mean time he should be strengthened to bear up under his burdens. Let us look unto the suffering Saviour, and pray in faith, not to be delivered into the hands of our enemies. Let us encourage each other to wait on the Lord, with patient expectation, and fervent prayer.

　　

Psalm 27:13 In-Context

11 Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.

　　12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.

　　13 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

　　14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.