Psalms 27:7
Psalms 27:7 in Multiple Translations
Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
Hear, O Jehovah, when I cry with my voice: Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
O Lord, let the voice of my cry come to your ears: have mercy on me, and give me an answer.
Listen to me, Lord, when I call for help. Be gracious and answer me.
Hearken vnto my voyce, O Lord, when I crie: haue mercie also vpon mee and heare mee.
Hear, O Jehovah, my voice — I call, And favour me, and answer me.
Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also on me, and answer me.
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
The Lord is my helper and my protector: in him hath my heart confided, and I have been helped. And my flesh hath flourished again, and with my will I will give praise to him.
Yahweh, listen to me while I pray. Be kind to me and answer my prayer.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 27:7
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Psalms 27:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׁמַע
יְהוָ֖ה
קוֹלִ֥/י
אֶקְרָ֗א
וְ/חָנֵּ֥/נִי
וַ/עֲנֵֽ/נִי
שְׁמַע
shâmaʻ
H8085
to hear
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
קוֹלִ֥/י
qôwl
H6963
voice
N-ms | Suff
אֶקְרָ֗א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
וְ/חָנֵּ֥/נִי
chânan
H2603
be gracious
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
וַ/עֲנֵֽ/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
to dwell
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 27:7
שְׁמַע
shâmaʻ
H8085
"to hear"
V-Qal-Impv-2ms
To hear and listen is what this Hebrew word means, often implying attention and obedience. In Exodus and Deuteronomy, it is used when God speaks to the people, and they must listen and obey.
Definition: : hear v 1) to hear, listen to, obey 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to hear (perceive by ear) 1a2) to hear of or concerning 1a3) to hear (have power to hear) 1a4) to hear with attention or interest, listen to 1a5) to understand (language) 1a6) to hear (of judicial cases) 1a7) to listen, give heed 1a7a) to consent, agree 1a7b) to grant request 1a8) to listen to, yield to 1a9) to obey, be obedient 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be heard (of voice or sound) 1b2) to be heard of 1b3) to be regarded, be obeyed 1c) (Piel) to cause to hear, call to hear, summon 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to hear, tell, proclaim, utter a sound 1d2) to sound aloud (musical term) 1d3) to make proclamation, summon 1d4) to cause to be heard n m 2) sound
Usage: Occurs in 1072 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] attentively, call (gather) together, [idiom] carefully, [idiom] certainly, consent, consider, be content, declare, [idiom] diligently, discern, give ear, (cause to, let, make to) hear(-ken, tell), [idiom] indeed, listen, make (a) noise, (be) obedient, obey, perceive, (make a) proclaim(-ation), publish, regard, report, shew (forth), (make a) sound, [idiom] surely, tell, understand, whosoever (heareth), witness. See also: Genesis 3:8; Exodus 32:18; Deuteronomy 27:9.
יְהוָ֖ה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
קוֹלִ֥/י
qôwl
H6963
"voice"
N-ms | Suff
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
אֶקְרָ֗א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-1cs
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
וְ/חָנֵּ֥/נִי
chânan
H2603
"be gracious"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This Hebrew word means to show kindness or favor, often by bending or stooping to help someone in need, as seen in the actions of God towards his people.
Definition: 1) to be gracious, show favour, pity 1a) (Qal) to show favour, be gracious 1b) (Niphal) to be pitied 1c) (Piel) to make gracious, make favourable, be gracious 1d) (Poel) to direct favour to, have mercy on 1e) (Hophal) to be shown favour, be shown consideration 1f) (Hithpael) to seek favour, implore favour
Usage: Occurs in 73 OT verses. KJV: beseech, [idiom] fair, (be, find, shew) favour(-able), be (deal, give, grant (gracious(-ly), intreat, (be) merciful, have (shew) mercy (on, upon), have pity upon, pray, make supplication, [idiom] very. See also: Genesis 33:5; Psalms 37:21; Psalms 4:2.
וַ/עֲנֵֽ/נִי
ʻânâh
H6030
"to dwell"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
This verb means to sing or make music, but also to respond or give an answer. In the Bible, it is used to describe praising God in song or responding to a question. The KJV translates it as 'sing' or 'answer'.
Definition: (Qal) to dwell
Usage: Occurs in 316 OT verses. KJV: give account, afflict (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for H6031 (עָנָה)), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also H1042 (בֵּית עֲנוֹת), H1043 (בֵּית עֲנָת). See also: Genesis 18:27; 2 Samuel 14:19; Job 40:2.
Study Notes — Psalms 27:7
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- Context
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- Psalms 27:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 27:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 27:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 27:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 27:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 27:7
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 27:7
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 27:7
- Sermons on Psalms 27:7
Context — The LORD Is My Salvation
5For 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.
6Then 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.
7Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.
8My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek. 9Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 130:2–4 | O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. If You, O LORD, kept track of iniquities, then who, O Lord, could stand? But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared. |
| 2 | Psalms 13:3 | Consider me and respond, O LORD my God. Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep in death, |
| 3 | Psalms 5:2 | Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. |
| 4 | Psalms 4:1 | Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. |
| 5 | Psalms 143:1–2 | O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me. Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You. |
Psalms 27:7 Summary
Psalms 27:7 is a heartfelt prayer where David asks God to hear and answer him when he calls. It's about trusting in God's mercy and goodness, even when we don't see immediate results, similar to what is encouraged in Jeremiah 29:12-13. This verse reminds us that prayer is a conversation with a loving God who cares about our needs and desires. By calling out to God and seeking His face, as David does here and in other parts of the Bible like Psalms 105:4, we can experience His presence and guidance in our lives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to call out to God in this verse?
Calling out to God in Psalms 27:7 means to pray to Him sincerely, seeking His merciful response, as seen in other prayers in the Bible, such as Genesis 25:21 and Exodus 2:23-25.
How can we be sure God will answer our prayers?
While there is no guarantee that God will answer every prayer as we wish, we can trust in His goodness and faithfulness, as expressed in Psalms 100:5 and Lamentations 3:22-23, to respond to our cries for help in His time and way.
What does 'be merciful' imply in this context?
Asking God to 'be merciful' in Psalms 27:7 implies a recognition of our sinfulness and need for God's pardon and grace, similar to what David expressed in Psalms 51:1-2 and what is taught in Proverbs 28:13.
Is this verse a promise that God will always answer our prayers immediately?
No, Psalms 27:7 is not a promise of immediate answers to prayer; instead, it expresses a deep trust in God's character and timing, as also seen in Isaiah 40:31 and Psalms 37:7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some times in your life when you have called out to God in desperation or need, and how did He respond?
- How does recognizing your need for God's mercy affect your approach to prayer and your relationship with Him?
- In what ways can you apply the principle of seeking God's face, as mentioned in the surrounding verses, to your daily life and prayer practice?
- Reflect on a situation where you felt God was silent or slow to answer; how did you navigate that experience, and what did you learn about God's character?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 27:7
Hear, O Lord, [when] I cry with my voice,.... Which is to be understood of prayer, and that in the time of distress; and of vocal prayer, as distinguished from mental prayer; and the phrase denotes
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 27:7
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 27:7
Psalms 27:7 Hear, O LORD, [when] I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.Ver. 7. Hear, O Lord, when I cry] This was his form of prayer, or to this effect, when he was in any distress or danger. As a good soldier of Jesus Christ, he had weapons, not only defensive (the shield of faith, helmet of hope, breastplate of righteousness, &c., as Ephesians 6:14-18), but also offensive, viz. the darts of prayer, as here, and the sword of the Spirit, the word of God, as in the next.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 27:7
(7) The change of tone so marked here, from the warlike to the plaintive, leads to the supposition that Psalms 27:7-12 are interpolated from another song of quite another kind in contents, art, and period. I cry with my voice—i.e., aloud.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 27:7
Verse 7. Hear, O Lord, when I cry] This is the utmost that any man of common sense can expect - to be heard when he cries. But there are multitudes who suppose God will bless them whether they cry or not; and there are others, and not a few, who although they listlessly pray and cry not, yet imagine God must and will hear them! God will answer them that pray and cry; those who do not are most likely to be without the blessings which they so much need.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 27:7
7–14. The tone of the Psalm changes abruptly to plaintive and anxious supplication. God seems to be on the point of hiding His face.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 27:7
Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice - This earnest prayer seems to have been prompted by a returning sense of danger. He had had assurance of the divine favor. He had found God ready to help him.
Sermons on Psalms 27:7
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Seeking the Face of God by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher encourages the audience not to be afraid because they know how it's going to end. He references the book of Revelation, where it is revealed that Jesus |
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Israel: What's Going On? What We Can We Do? by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman addresses the complexities surrounding Israel's current situation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the historical and biblical context. He discusses the o |
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Step 30 Concerning the Linking Together of the Supreme Trinity Among the Virtues by St. John Climacus | St. John Climacus emphasizes the importance of faith, hope, and love as the pillars that bind and secure the union of all virtues, with love being the greatest as God Himself is ca |
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Psalm 13 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches about the soul's journey from troubled to finding peace in God, emphasizing the need for faith to remain steadfast despite challenges and the assurance of joy th |
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Come Out of Confinement by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe emphasizes how God's delight in us leads to our deliverance and growth. Using David's experiences, he illustrates how God brings us out of confinement into a broad p |
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Bigger and Better by Warren Wiersbe | Warren Wiersbe preaches on the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and trusting God to enlarge us during trials. Using Psalm 4, he highlights how David turned to the Lord |
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Bible Paradoxes by William MacDonald | William MacDonald explores the intriguing paradoxes found in the Bible, emphasizing how these truths challenge our conventional understanding. He illustrates that true life is foun |