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Verse of the Day
Dec 4, 2024 8:46 PM

  Psalm 27:7,9-10 In-Context

  5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.

  6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.

  7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.

  8 My heart says of you, "Seek his face!" Your face, Lord, I will seek.

  9 Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior.

  10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.

  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.

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