Psalm 27:7
New International Version
Hear my voice when I call, LORD; be merciful to me and answer me.

New Living Translation
Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me!

English Standard Version
Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me!

Berean Standard Bible
Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.

King James Bible
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

New King James Version
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice! Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

New American Standard Bible
Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice, And be gracious to me and answer me.

NASB 1995
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice, And be gracious to me and answer me.

NASB 1977
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice, And be gracious to me and answer me.

Legacy Standard Bible
Hear, O Yahweh, when I call with my voice, And be gracious to me and answer me.

Amplified Bible
Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; Be gracious and compassionate to me and answer me.

Christian Standard Bible
LORD, hear my voice when I call; be gracious to me and answer me.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
LORD, hear my voice when I call; be gracious to me and answer me.

American Standard Version
Hear, O Jehovah, when I cry with my voice: Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

Contemporary English Version
Please listen when I pray! Have pity. Answer my prayer.

English Revised Version
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud. Have pity on me, and answer me.

Good News Translation
Hear me, LORD, when I call to you! Be merciful and answer me!

International Standard Version
Hear my voice, LORD, when I cry out! Be gracious to me and answer me.

Majority Standard Bible
Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.

NET Bible
Hear me, O LORD, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!

New Heart English Bible
Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also on me, and answer me.

Webster's Bible Translation
Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

World English Bible
Hear, Yahweh, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also on me, and answer me.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Hear, O YHWH, my voice—I call, "" And favor me, and answer me.

Young's Literal Translation
Hear, O Jehovah, my voice -- I call, And favour me, and answer me.

Smith's Literal Translation
Hear my voice, O Jehovah: I will call, and pity me and answer me.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Hear, O Lord, my voice, with which I have cried to thee: have mercy on me and hear me.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Hear my voice, O Lord, with which I have cried out to you. Have mercy on me, and hear me.

New American Bible
Hear my voice, LORD, when I call; have mercy on me and answer me.

New Revised Standard Version
Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me!
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call upon thee; have mercy also upon me and answer me.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Hear my voice, LORD JEHOVAH, when I call you; show mercy upon me and answer me.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Hear, O LORD, when I call with my voice, And be gracious unto me, and answer me.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Hear, O Lord, my voice which I have uttered aloud: pity me, and hearken to me.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD is My Salvation
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.…

Cross References
Psalm 18:6
In my distress I called upon the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for His help reached His ears.

Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their cry.

Psalm 55:17
Morning, noon, and night, I cry out in distress, and He hears my voice.

Psalm 116:1-2
I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy. / Because He has inclined His ear to me, I will call on Him as long as I live.

Psalm 130:1-2
A song of ascents. Out of the depths I cry to You, O LORD! / O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy.

Isaiah 55:6
Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.

Jeremiah 29:12
Then you will call upon Me and come and pray to Me, and I will listen to you.

Lamentations 3:55-56
I called on Your name, O LORD, out of the depths of the Pit. / You heard my plea: “Do not ignore my cry for relief.”

2 Chronicles 6:19-20
Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple day and night, toward the place where You said You would put Your Name, so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place.

1 Kings 8:28-30
Yet regard the prayer and plea of Your servant, O LORD my God, so that You may hear the cry and the prayer that Your servant is praying before You today. / May Your eyes be open toward this temple night and day, toward the place of which You said, ‘My Name shall be there,’ so that You may hear the prayer that Your servant prays toward this place. / Hear the plea of Your servant and of Your people Israel when they pray toward this place. May You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place. May You hear and forgive.

Matthew 7:7-8
Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

Matthew 21:22
If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.”

Luke 11:9-10
So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. / For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened.

John 14:13-14
And I will do whatever you ask in My name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. / If you ask Me for anything in My name, I will do it.

John 16:24
Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete.


Treasury of Scripture

Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also on me, and answer me.

Psalm 4:1
To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm of David. Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.

Psalm 5:2
Hearken unto the voice of my cry, my King, and my God: for unto thee will I pray.

Psalm 130:2-4
Lord, hear my voice: let thine ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications…

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Psalm 27
1. David sustains his faith by prayer














Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call;
This phrase reflects a deep personal plea for God's attention and intervention. The psalmist, traditionally believed to be David, often found himself in situations requiring divine assistance. The act of calling upon the Lord is a recurring theme in the Psalms, emphasizing the importance of prayer and reliance on God. In the cultural context of ancient Israel, calling upon the Lord was an expression of faith and trust in God's covenant promises. This plea can be connected to other scriptures such as Psalm 18:6, where David calls upon the Lord in distress, and God hears him. It also echoes the cry of the Israelites in Exodus 2:23-25, where God hears their groaning and remembers His covenant.

be merciful and answer me.
The request for mercy highlights the psalmist's awareness of human frailty and the need for God's grace. Mercy, in the biblical sense, involves God's compassion and forgiveness, often extended to those who are undeserving. This plea for mercy is a recognition of God's sovereignty and the psalmist's dependence on divine favor. The concept of mercy is central to the character of God as revealed throughout the Bible, notably in Exodus 34:6-7, where God describes Himself as merciful and gracious. The request for an answer signifies the psalmist's expectation of a response, reflecting a relationship with God that is both personal and interactive. This expectation is fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who embodies God's mercy and provides a direct line of communication with the Father, as seen in Hebrews 4:16, where believers are encouraged to approach the throne of grace with confidence.

Persons / Places / Events
1. David
Traditionally attributed as the author of Psalm 27, David is expressing a personal plea to God, reflecting his deep reliance on divine intervention and mercy.

2. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people. David is calling upon Yahweh, highlighting a personal relationship with God.

3. Prayer
The act of calling upon God, which is central to this verse. It reflects a moment of seeking divine attention and intervention.
Teaching Points
The Importance of Prayer
Prayer is a vital communication channel with God. David's example shows us the importance of calling upon the Lord in times of need.

God's Mercy
David's plea for mercy reminds us that we rely on God's grace, not our own merit. We should approach God with humility, recognizing our need for His compassion.

Confidence in God's Response
David's request for God to hear and answer reflects a deep trust in God's faithfulness. We can be confident that God listens to our prayers and responds according to His will.

Personal Relationship with God
The use of "my voice" indicates a personal relationship with God. We are encouraged to cultivate a personal and intimate relationship with Him through regular prayer.

Seeking God's Presence
David's earnest plea is a model for seeking God's presence in our lives. We should prioritize time with God, seeking His guidance and comfort.(7) The change of tone so marked here, from the warlike to the plaintive, leads to the supposition that Psalm 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.

Verses 7-14. - The strain now entirely changes. The rhythm alters from a jubilant double beat to a slow and mournful cadence. A cry is raised for mercy and pity - the wrath of God is deprecated - rejection and desertion are contemplated and prayed against (vers. 7-10). The danger from the enemy appears great and formidable (vers. 11, 12). With an effort of faith, the writer just saves himself from despair (ver. 14), and then, in brave words, braces himself up for further endurance. Verse 7. - Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me. There is no "when" in the original. The clauses are short, and broken, "Hear, O Lord; with my voice I call; pity me, and answer me."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Hear,
שְׁמַע־ (šə·ma‘-)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

O LORD,
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

my voice
קוֹלִ֥י (qō·w·lî)
Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 6963: A voice, sound

when I call;
אֶקְרָ֗א (’eq·rā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read

be merciful
וְחָנֵּ֥נִי (wə·ḥān·nê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 2603: To bend, stoop in kindness to an inferior, to favor, bestow, to implore

and answer me.
וַעֲנֵֽנִי׃ (wa·‘ă·nê·nî)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular
Strong's 6030: To answer, respond


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