Psalm 27:1 KJV
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Other Bible Translations
Psalm 27:1 – ESV
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 – NKJV
The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 – NLT
The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
Psalm 27:1 – NRSV
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 – WEB
Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1 – NASB
The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom should I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom should I dread?
Psalm 27:1 – NCB
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom should I be afraid?
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Psalm 27: 1 Meaning
There is a deep kind of confidence that rises in us when we know we’re protected, when we feel safe. Think about being in the dark. Most of us have some discomfort with darkness.
Whether it’s a pitch-black room, a lonely walk at night, or just uncertainty about what lies ahead, darkness can stir up fear. But something changes when someone is with us. Suddenly, the darkness feels less threatening. We feel braver and stronger because we are not alone.
This is what David captures in Psalm 27:1.
He begins with a bold declaration: “The Lord is my light and my salvation.” Light doesn’t just help us see; it gives us clarity, direction, and peace. It exposes danger and removes the fear of the unknown. In calling God his light, David is saying, “God shows me the way. He clears the confusion. He helps me understand and walk through life, even when things are dark.”
David also calls God his salvation, his rescuer, his deliverer. He knows that God isn’t just there to guide him but to save him from harm. That’s why he doesn’t panic in the face of trouble. He knows God is both present and powerful.
Then David goes even deeper: “The Lord is the stronghold of my life.” A stronghold is a fortified place, a safe refuge. It’s where you run when you’re under attack. In other words, David is saying, “God is where I go to be safe. He is my hiding place and my defence.”
Because of all this – because God is his light, his salvation, and his stronghold, David asks a powerful rhetorical question:
“Whom shall I fear?”
In simpler terms: “If I have God, what can possibly scare me?”
This isn’t just poetic, it’s a statement of faith. David knew real danger. He had real enemies, real threats. Yet he lived with a peace that many of us long for today. Why? Because he anchored his life in the presence and protection of God.
Applying This In Life
Psalm 27:1 isn’t just a verse to recite, it’s a truth to live by. When life feels dark, when fear creeps in, when we feel alone or overwhelmed, this verse reminds us that we are not alone, and we are not unprotected.
God is your light—bringing clarity where there is confusion.
God is your salvation—fighting for you and rescuing you.
God is your stronghold—covering you and keeping you safe.
So the next time fear tries to take over, ask yourself the same question David asked:
“Whom shall I fear?”
And remind yourself: “The Lord is with me.”
