Psalm 27:7
“Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 27Meaning
The confident confession becomes petition: the speaker asks the LORD to hear his voice, be gracious and answer.
Seek my face; do not forsake me
Verses 7–10 turn to direct prayer for gracious hearing, God’s face, continued help, and care even when parental support fails.
Read carefully
The confident confession becomes petition: the speaker asks the LORD to hear his voice, be gracious and answer. Keep the verse within Psalm 27’s movement from confidence, to desire for God’s presence, to lament, guidance and courageous waiting.
Reflection
The confident confession becomes petition: the speaker asks the LORD to hear his voice, be gracious and answer.