Psalm 27:2
“When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 27Meaning
When evildoers advance to consume the speaker, they are pictured as stumbling and falling; the verse testifies to deliverance rather than giving the worshiper permission to attack opponents.
Confidence before enemies
Verses 1–6 confess the LORD as light and stronghold, face armies without surrendering to fear, and center desire on God’s presence and worship.
Read carefully
When evildoers advance to consume the speaker, they are pictured as stumbling and falling; the verse testifies to deliverance rather than giving the worshiper permission to attack opponents. Keep the verse within Psalm 27’s movement from confidence, to desire for God’s presence, to lament, guidance and courageous waiting.
Reflection
When evildoers advance to consume the speaker, they are pictured as stumbling and falling; the verse testifies to deliverance rather than giving the worshiper permission to attack opponents.