Psalm 27:13

Translations

Modern

Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

Traditional

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

Literal

Still I believed to look on the goodness of YHWH in the land of the living.

Latin

Credo videre bona Domini in terra viventium.

Original

Hebrew

English

Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

Notes

Psalms 27:13–14

The psalmist shows confidence and hope in the Lord's presence. Living in faith means waiting patiently, knowing the Lord is good. This life is not always easy for the faithful (Psalm 42:2–3; 43:5), but their future is secure (37:9; 130:7; see 9:18).

Psalms 27:1–14

This psalm combines two types—a psalm of confidence (Psalm 27:1–6) and an individual lament (27:7–14)—united by the theme of longing for the Lord's presence. The psalmist focuses on the Lord, making his own circumstances less important. The psalmist shows strong faith by being open to the Lord's guidance, timing, and priorities.

Psalms 23:1–28:9

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

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Psalm 27:13

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