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See also Psalms 27 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This purports to be “A Psalm of David,” and there is no reason to think that the inscription is not correct. But the occasion on which it was composed is wholly unknown. There is no intimation of this...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    Enthusiastic confidence is the keynote of the first six verses of the Psalm. Under Jehovah's guardianship the Psalmist knows no fear in the midst of dangers (Psalms 27:1). His highest desire is to enj...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    XXVII. The opening of this ode reads like the expression of a warrior’s faith. On the other hand, Psalms 27:4 and G point to a Levitical origin. Probably a priest or Levite speaks here for the nation...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 27 [A PSALM] OF DAVID. The Septuagint interpreters add to this title, "before he was anointed". David was anointed three times, first when a youth in his father's house; but thi...

  • Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

    _A.M. 2987. B.C. 1017._ This Psalm, says Bishop Patrick, was composed by David when he was, or had lately been, in great distress. It is not easy to determine, whether it was when he was persecuted b...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * The psalmist's faith. (1-6) His desire toward God, and expectation from him. (7-14)...

  • Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

    This Psalm to some extent follows the pattern of Psalms 25. There also a prayer of confidence and certainty (Psalms 25:3), was followed by an urgent plea for help (Psalms 25:16). It is often thus with...

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