For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up upon a rock.
For in the time {H3117} of trouble {H7451} he shall hide {H6845} me in his pavilion {H5520}: in the secret {H5643} of his tabernacle {H168} shall he hide {H5641} me; he shall set me up {H7311} upon a rock {H6697}.
For he will conceal me in his shelter on the day of trouble, he will hide me in the folds of his tent, he will set me high on a rock.
For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.
For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion: In the covert of his tabernacle will he hide me; He will lift me up upon a rock.
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Proverbs 18:10
¶ The name of the LORD [is] a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. -
Psalms 31:20
Thou shalt hide them in the secret of thy presence from the pride of man: thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues. -
Psalms 138:7
Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me. -
Psalms 91:1
¶ He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. -
Psalms 119:114
¶ Thou [art] my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy word. -
Psalms 40:2
He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, [and] established my goings. -
Psalms 50:15
And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me.
Context
Psalm 27 is a powerful declaration of faith and confidence in God amidst adversity, traditionally attributed to King David. The psalm opens with a bold affirmation of God as light and salvation, dispelling fear. Verse 5 provides the core reason for this unwavering confidence: God's personal and intimate protection. David, often facing enemies and distress, visualizes God's sanctuary as a place of absolute safety. This imagery connects the divine presence, symbolized by the tabernacle, with a secure refuge from the storms of life.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The KJV uses evocative terms that carry significant meaning:
Practical Application
For believers today, Psalm 27:5 offers profound assurance: