Psalms, 27
8. Thou hast said, "Seek ye my face." My heart says to thee, "Thy face, LORD, do I seek."
8. Thou hast said, "Seek ye my face." My heart says to thee, "Thy face, LORD, do I seek."
Psalm 27 is a psalm of trust in God in the midst of life's difficulties. The psalmist expresses his confidence in the Lord as his protector and savior, even when faces enemies and persecution. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in this Psalm:
Psalm 9:9-10: "The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a fortress in times of anguish. Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, never abandon those who seek you." This verse emphasizes confidence in the Lord in the midst of difficulties, as the psalmist expresses in Psalm 27.
Psalm 23:4: "Even when I walk through a valley of darkness and death, I will fear no danger, for you are with me; your stick and your staff protect me." This verse shows that even in the midst of difficulties, God is present to protect and guide those who trust in Him.
Psalm 31:24: "Be strong and brave, all of you who expect in the Lord!" This verse encourages the faithful to remain strong in their trust in God, as the psalmist does in Psalm 27.
Psalm 46:1-2: "God is our refuge and our fortress, aid always present in adversity. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth shakes and the hills sink into the heart of the sea." This verse shows that God is always present to help and protect those who trust in Him.
Psalm 62:5-6: "Only in God do we find rest, for in him is our salvation. Only He is the rock that saves us; He is our tall and safe tower." This verse highlights the importance of relying only on God for protection and salvation, as the psalmist does in Psalm 27.
“Devo fazer somente a vontade de Deus e, se lhe agrado, o restante não conta.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
