Psalm 27:6

Translations

Modern

Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

Traditional

And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the Lord.

Literal

And now my head will be held high over my enemies all around me, and I will offer in His tent sacrifices of shouting; I will sing and make music to YHWH.

Latin

In petra exaltavit me, et nunc exaltavit caput meum super inimicos meos. Circuivi, et immolavi in tabernaculo ejus hostiam vociferationis; cantabo, et psalmum dicam Domino.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

Notes

Psalms 27:6

my head will be held high: This is a sign of victory.
The granting of the request of Psalm 27:4 leads to sacrifices with joyful shouts.

Psalms 27:4–6

Seeking and enjoying the Lord's presence gives the psalmist confidence and security. He trusts in God's protection and looks forward to giving thanks and praise (see Psalm 18:6).

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).

Theme notes and profiles

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Related verses

Psalm 3:3
But You, O LORD, are a shield around me, my glory, and the One who lifts my head.
Hebrews 13:15
Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name.
Psalm 107:22
Let them offer sacrifices of thanksgiving and declare His works with rejoicing.
2 Samuel 22:49
…who frees me from my enemies. You exalt me above my foes; You rescue me from violent men.
Isaiah 12:6
Cry out and sing, O citizen of Zion, for great among you is the Holy One of Israel.”
Ephesians 5:19–20
Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,
Revelation 5:9
And they sang a new song: “Worthy are You to take the scroll and open its seals, because You were slain, and by Your blood You purchased for God those from every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
Jeremiah 33:11
…the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Revelation 15:3
…and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations!
Psalm 95:1
Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout to the Rock of our salvation!
1 Peter 2:5
…you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

Glossary

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Topics

Afflicted Saints: God is a Refuge and Strength To Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Faith: Exemplified Head: (Lifted Up) of Exaltation Offerings: Required to Be: Brought to the Place Appointed of God Praise: Called The: Sacrifices of Joy Sacrifices: Thanksgiving Testimony: Religious, Exemplified

Psalm 27:6

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