Psalm 27

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• Reading the Text:
  • NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV, Common Worship Psalter, ASB Psalter, and BCP Psalter) at Oremus Bible Browser.
  • The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
  • The Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
  • The World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
  • Psalm 27, Illustrated New Living Translation at Hollywood Jesus.
• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • III.II.5, First Principles (De Principiis), Origen. (c.225)
  • VIII.XXVII, Against Celsus, Origen. (c.246)
  • From Augustine's Exposition on the Psalms.
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • Chapter I, Chapter XVIII, Proslogium, Anselm of Canterbury, 1077-1078.
  • From the Geneva Notes.
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.
  • From Wesley's Notes.
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Commentary, Psalm 27 (Lent 2C), Jane Strohl, Preaching This Week, WorkingPreacher.org, 2009.
    • "Psalm 27 includes a song of trust, prayers for deliverance, and a lament. The rapid fire movement among these responses to God makes clear the challenge of faith."
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Epiphany 3, Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Psalm 27, Wesley White. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
    • "'Waiting for the Lord' can be a passive waiting for something to happen or a spring-loaded readiness to act at a kairos moment ripe for intervention."
  • "God, Our Light and Salvation," Expository Essay, Psalm 27, Dr. William R. Long.
    • "It is almost as if the psalmist, with renewed trust, is scanning the horizon for evidence that the goodness of God will break forth. Any minute now, signs of God's presence and rule on earth will appear. One need only wait (v. 14)."
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  • Levenson, J.D., "A Technical Meaning for N'M in the Hebrew Bible," Vetus Testamentum, 1985.
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  • Niehaus, Jeffrey, "The Use of LŪLĒ in Psalm 27," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1979.
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  • Paul, Shalom M., "Psalm 27:10 and Babylonian Theodicy," Vetus Testamentum, 1982.
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  • Steinke, Peter L., "Fear Factor," The Christian Century, 2007.
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• Reviews:
• Sermons:
  • "The Beauty of God," Pastor Edward F. Markquart, Sermons from Seattle.
  • "A Psalm of Thin Places," The Rev. Agnes Norfleet, Day 1, 2004.
• With Children:
  • "My Heart Tells Me To Pray," Sunday School Lessons: Family Bible Study, art projects, music, stories, etc.
• Drama:
  • "Anna," Anne E. Curtis, dramatix.
• Liturgy:
  • Responsive Liturgical Paraphrase at The Billabong by Rev Jeff Shrowder, Uniting Church in Australia:
    • Epiphany A3
    • Lent C2
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 27. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "Whom Shall I Fear?" lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry. See Terms of Use.
  • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
    • Psalm 27 set to Assurance (9 10 99 99 99)
    • Psalm 27:1, 4-9 set to Amazing Grace (CM 86 86)
  • At Digital Hymnal (midi files, guitar chords, karaoke files, projection text):
    • Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
    • Sweet Hour of Prayer
    • There's Sunshine in My Soul Today
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• Literature and Literary References:
  • "Psalm 27," poetry by Cheryl Ann Toliver, Sojourners.
• Study Links and Resources for the Book of Psalms