Psalms 27:6

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Then my head will be lifted up above my surrounding foes, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, sing praises to ADONAI.

Berean Standard Bible:

Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

American Standard Version:

And now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; And I will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto Jehovah.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And now shall mine head{H7218} be lifted up{H7311} above mine enemies{H341} round about{H5439} me: therefore will I offer{H2076} in his tabernacle{H168} sacrifices{H2077} of joy{H8643}; I will sing{H7891}, yea, I will sing praises{H2167} unto the LORD{H3068}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Psalms 3:3

  • But thou, O LORD, [art] a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Hebrews 13:15

  • By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of [our] lips giving thanks to his name.

Psalms 107:22

  • And let them sacrifice the sacrifices of thanksgiving, and declare his works with rejoicing.

2 Samuel 22:49

  • And that bringeth me forth from mine enemies: thou also hast lifted me up on high above them that rose up against me: thou hast delivered me from the violent man.

Isaiah 12:6

  • Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great [is] the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.

Zechariah 9:9

  • ¶ Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he [is] just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.

Ephesians 5:19

  • Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

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Commentary for Psalms 27:6

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: H7218
    There are 548 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֹאשׁ
    Transliteration: rôʼsh
    Pronunciation: roshe
    Description: from an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.); band, beginning, captain, chapiter, chief(-est place, man, things), company, end, [idiom] every (man), excellent, first, forefront, (be-)head, height, (on) high(-est part, (priest)), [idiom] lead, [idiom] poor, principal, ruler, sum, top.
  2. Strong's Number: H7311
    There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רוּם
    Transliteration: rûwm
    Pronunciation: room
    Description: a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively); bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms.
  3. Strong's Number: H341
    There are 481 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֹיֵב
    Transliteration: ʼôyêb
    Pronunciation: o-yabe'
    Description: or (fully) אוֹיֵב; active participle of אָיַב; hating; an adversary; enemy, foe.
  4. Strong's Number: H5439
    There are 282 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סָבִיב
    Transliteration: çâbîyb
    Pronunciation: saw-beeb'
    Description: or (feminine) סְבִיבָה; from סָבַב; (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around; (place, round) about, circuit, compass, on every side.
  5. Strong's Number: H2076
    There are 127 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: זָבַח
    Transliteration: zâbach
    Pronunciation: zaw-bakh'
    Description: a primitive root; to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice); kill, offer, (do) sacrifice, slay.
  6. Strong's Number: H168
    There are 369 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אֹהֶל
    Transliteration: ʼôhel
    Pronunciation: o'-hel
    Description: from אָהַל; a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance); covering, (dwelling) (place), home, tabernacle, tent.
  7. Strong's Number: H2077
    There are 153 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: זֶבַח
    Transliteration: zebach
    Pronunciation: zeh'-bakh
    Description: from זָבַח; properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act); offer(-ing), sacrifice.
  8. Strong's Number: H8643
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: תְּרוּעָה
    Transliteration: tᵉrûwʻâh
    Pronunciation: ter-oo-aw'
    Description: from רוּעַ; clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangorof trumpets, as an alarum; alarm, blow(-ing) (of, the) (trumpets), joy, jubile, loud noise, rejoicing, shout(-ing), (high, joyful) sound(-ing).
  9. Strong's Number: H7891
    There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שִׁיר
    Transliteration: shîyr
    Pronunciation: sheer
    Description: or (the original form) שׁוּר; (1 Samuel 18:6), a primitive root (rather identical with שׁוּר through the idea of strolling minstrelsy); to sing; behold (by mistake for שׁוּר), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman).
  10. Strong's Number: H2167
    There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: זָמַר
    Transliteration: zâmar
    Pronunciation: zaw-mar'
    Description: a primitive root (perhaps identical with זָמַר through the idea of striking with the fingers); properly, to touch the strings or parts of a musical instrument, i.e.; play upon it; to make music, accompanied by the voice; hence to celebrate in song and music; give praise, sing forth praises, psalms.
  11. Strong's Number: H3068
    There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהֹוָה
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
    Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה.