Psalms 27:9 Meaning and Explanation
“Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The psalmist pleads with God not to withdraw His presence or help, reminding Him of His salvation role.
The Context of Psalms 27:9
The psalmist's deepest fear: God's withdrawal or abandonment.
What Does Psalms 27:9 Mean?
The psalmist now asks God not to hide His face — the inverse of verse 5, where God hides the psalmist. Here the concern is God's withdrawal, the worst possible outcome. Being put away in anger or abandoned would be devastating. The psalmist's language escalates in urgency: do not hide, do not cast away, do not leave, do not forsake.
The appeal to God's past faithfulness ('thou hast been my help') grounds the petition in God's established character. Calling God 'God of my salvation' reminds Him of His role and the psalmist's dependent status. The accumulation of petitions shows how the psalmist's hope utterly depends on God's continuing presence and commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Psalms 27:9
What does Psalms 27:9 mean?
The psalmist pleads with God not to withdraw His presence or help, reminding Him of His salvation role.
What is the context of Psalms 27:9?
The psalmist's deepest fear: God's withdrawal or abandonment.