The Lord Almighty, and his strength, with stedfast hearts seek ye: His blessed and his gracious face seek ye continually.
Psalm 27:8 - Psalms of David in Metre 1650 (Scottish Psalter) When thou didst say, Seek ye my face, then unto thee reply Thus did my heart, Above all things thy face, Lord, seek will I. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition You have said, Seek My face [inquire for and require My presence as your vital need]. My heart says to You, Your face (Your presence), Lord, will I seek, inquire for, and require [of necessity and on the authority of Your Word]. American Standard Version (1901) When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Jehovah, will I seek. Common English Bible Come, my heart says, seek God’s face. LORD, I do seek your face! Catholic Public Domain Version The Lord is the strength of his people and the protector of the salvation of his Christ. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The Lord is the strength of his people, and the protector of the salvation of his anointed. |
The Lord Almighty, and his strength, with stedfast hearts seek ye: His blessed and his gracious face seek ye continually.
With my whole heart I did entreat thy face and favour free: According to thy gracious word be merciful to me.
This is the generation that after him enquire, O Jacob, who do seek thy face with their whole heart's desire.