Psalm 27:9
“Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.”
KJV
Read in Psalm 27Meaning
The speaker asks God not to hide his face, reject him in anger, forsake him or abandon him, remembering that God has been his help.
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 speaker asks God not to hide his face, reject him in anger, forsake him or abandon him, remembering that God has been his help. Keep the verse within Psalm 27’s movement from confidence, to desire for God’s presence, to lament, guidance and courageous waiting.
Reflection
The speaker asks God not to hide his face, reject him in anger, forsake him or abandon him, remembering that God has been his help.