Psalm 27:1

New International Reader's Version

The Lord is my light, and he saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The Lord is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid?

Cross References

Job 29:3

The light of his lamp shone on me. I walked through darkness by his light.

Psalm 11:1

I run to the Lord for safety. So how can you say to me, “Fly away like a bird to your mountain.

Psalm 118:21

Lord, I will give thanks to you, because you answered me. You have saved me.

Psalm 118:6

The Lord is with me. I will not be afraid. What can mere human beings do to me?

Psalm 18:28

Lord, you keep the lamp of my life burning brightly. You are my God. You bring light into my darkness.

Psalm 18:29

With your help I can attack a troop of soldiers. With the help of my God I can climb over a wall.

Psalm 18:46

The Lord lives! Give praise to my Rock! Give honor to God my Savior!

Psalm 19:14

Lord, may these words of my mouth please you. And may these thoughts of my heart please you also. You are my Rock and my Redeemer.

Psalm 3:8

Lord, you are the one who saves. May your blessing be on your people.

Psalm 43:2

You are God, my place of safety. Why have you turned your back on me? Why must I go around in sorrow? Why am I beaten down by my enemies?

Psalm 62:2

It is surely true that he is my rock. He is the God who saves me. He is like a fort to me. I will always be secure.

Psalm 62:6

It is surely true that he is my rock and the God who saves me. He is like a fort to me, so I will always be secure.

Psalm 84:11

The Lord God is like the sun that gives us light. He is like a shield that keeps us safe. The Lord blesses us with favor and honor. He doesn’t hold back anything good from those whose lives are without blame.

Exodus 15:2

The Lord gives me strength and protects me. He has saved me. He is my God, I will praise him. He is my father’s God, and I will honor him.

Isaiah 12:2

God, you are the one who saves us. We will trust in you. Then we won’t be afraid. Lord, you are the one who gives us strength. You are the one who keeps us safe. Lord, you have saved us.”

Isaiah 2:5

People of Jacob, come. Let us live the way the Lord has taught us to.

Isaiah 45:24

They will say, ‘The Lord is the only one who can save us. Only he can make us strong.’ ” All those who have been angry with the Lord will come to him. And they will be put to shame.

Isaiah 61:10

The people of Jerusalem will say, “We take great delight in the Lord. We are joyful because we belong to our God. He has dressed us with salvation as if it were our clothes. He has put robes of godliness on us. We are like a groom who is dressed up for his wedding. We are like a bride who decorates herself with her jewels.

Jeremiah 20:11

But you are with me like a mighty warrior. So those who are trying to harm me will trip and fall. They won’t win out over me. They will fail. They’ll be totally put to shame. Their dishonor will never be forgotten.

Malachi 4:2

But here is what will happen for you who have respect for me. The sun that brings life will rise. Its rays will bring healing to my people. You will go out and leap for joy like calves that have just been fed.

Matthew 8:26

He replied, “Your faith is so small! Why are you so afraid?” Then Jesus got up and ordered the winds and the waves to stop. It became completely calm.

Luke 2:30

My eyes have seen your salvation.

Luke 3:6

And all people will see God’s salvation.’ ” (Isaiah 40:3–5)

John 1:9

The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world.

John 8:12

Jesus spoke to the people again. He said, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows me will never walk in darkness. They will have that light. They will have life.”

Romans 8:31

What should we say then? Since God is on our side, who can be against us?

2 Corinthians 12:9

But he said to me, “My grace is all you need. My power is strongest when you are weak.” So I am very happy to brag about how weak I am. Then Christ’s power can rest on me.

Deuteronomy 7:18

But don’t be afraid of them. Be sure to remember what the Lord your God did to Pharaoh and all the Egyptians.

Deuteronomy 7:21

So don’t be terrified by them. The Lord your God is with you. He is a great and wonderful God.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all this by the power of Christ. He gives me strength.

Hebrews 13:6

So we can say boldly, “The Lord helps me. I will not be afraid. What can mere human beings do to me?” (Psalm 118:6,7)

Revelation 21:23

The city does not need the sun or moon to shine on it. God’s glory is its light, and the Lamb is its lamp.

Revelation 22:5

There will be no more night. They will not need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun. The Lord God will give them light. They will rule for ever and ever.

Revelation 7:10

They cried out in a loud voice, “Salvation belongs to our God, who sits on the throne. Salvation also belongs to the Lamb.”