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my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br /><i>When You said,</i> “Seek My face,” My heart said to You, “Your face, LORD, I will seek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br /><i>When You said,</i> “Seek My face,” my heart said to You, “I shall seek Your face, LORD.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />When You said, &#8220Seek My face,&#8221 my heart said to You, &#8220Your face, O LORD, I shall seek.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br /><i>When Thou didst say,</i> “Seek My face,” my heart said to Thee, “Thy face, O LORD, I shall seek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />On Your <i>behalf</i> my heart says, “Seek My face,” “Your face, O Yahweh, I shall seek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br /><i>When You said,</i> “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You, “Your face, O LORD, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My heart says this about you: “Seek his face.” LORD, I will seek your face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />My heart says this about You,&#8221 You are to seek My face.&#8221 LORD, I will seek Your face. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Jehovah, will I seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />My heart tells me to pray. I am eager to see your face, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />[When you said,] "Seek my face," my heart said to you, "O LORD, I will seek your face." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />When you said, "Come worship me," I answered, "I will come, LORD." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O LORD. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Psa 27:8 My heart said to you, "I have sought your face." Your face, LORD, I will seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said to thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />When you said, “Seek my face,” my heart said to you, “I will seek your face, Yahweh.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />My heart said to You, “They sought my face, "" Your face, O YHWH, I seek.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> To Thee said my heart 'They sought my face, Thy face, O Jehovah, I seek.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />My heart said to thee, Seek ye my face; thy face, O Jehovah, I will seek.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />My heart hath said to thee: My face hath sought thee: thy face, O Lord, will I still seek. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 26:8>My heart has spoken to you; my face has sought you. I yearn for your face, O Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“Come,” says my heart, “seek his face”; your face, LORD, do I seek! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />“Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!” Your face, LORD, do I seek.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />My heart said unto thee, Let my face seek thy face.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />My heart said to you: "My face seeks your face; be my helper LORD JEHOVAH!”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />In Thy behalf my heart hath said: 'Seek ye My face'; Thy face, LORD, will I seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />My heart said to thee, I have diligently sought thy face: thy face, O Lord, I will seek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/27-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2832" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/27.htm">The LORD is My Salvation</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">7</span>Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me. <span class="reftext">8</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lib·bî (N-msc:: 1cs) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">My heart</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/lə·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: baq·qə·šū (V-Piel-Imp-mp) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">“Seek</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: p̄ā·nāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">His face.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: pā·ne·ḵā (N-cpc:: 2ms) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">Your face,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">O LORD,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1245.htm" title="1245: ’ă·ḇaq·qêš (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To seek. A primitive root; to search out; by implication, to strive after.">I will seek.</a> </span><span class="reftext">9</span>Hide 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-7.htm">Matthew 7:7-8</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/4-8.htm">James 4:8</a></span><br />Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-6.htm">Isaiah 55:6</a></span><br />Seek the LORD while He may be found; call on Him while He is near.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-13.htm">Jeremiah 29:13</a></span><br />You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/11-6.htm">Hebrews 11:6</a></span><br />And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11</a></span><br />Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/7-14.htm">2 Chronicles 7:14</a></span><br />and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-33.htm">Matthew 6:33</a></span><br />But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a></span><br />But if from there you will seek the LORD your God, you will find Him if you seek Him with all your heart and with all your soul.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/105-4.htm">Psalm 105:4</a></span><br />Seek out the LORD and His strength; seek His face always.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Luke 11:9-10</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/5-4.htm">Amos 5:4</a></span><br />For this is what the LORD says to the house of Israel: “Seek Me and live!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-17.htm">Proverbs 8:17</a></span><br />I love those who love me, and those who seek me early shall find me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Isaiah 45:19</a></span><br />I have not spoken in secret, from a place in a land of darkness. I did not say to the descendants of Jacob, ‘Seek Me in a wasteland.’ I, the LORD, speak the truth; I say what is right.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/5-15.htm">Hosea 5:15</a></span><br />Then I will return to My place until they admit their guilt and seek My face; in their affliction they will earnestly seek Me.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">When you said, Seek you my face; my heart said to you, Your face, LORD, will I seek.</p><p class="hdg">When.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/24-6.htm">Psalm 24:6</a></b></br> This <i>is</i> the generation of them that seek him, that seek thy face, O Jacob. Selah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/105-4.htm">Psalm 105:4</a></b></br> Seek the LORD, and his strength: seek his face evermore.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/45-19.htm">Isaiah 45:19</a></b></br> I have not spoken in secret, in a dark place of the earth: I said not unto the seed of Jacob, Seek ye me in vain: I the LORD speak righteousness, I declare things that are right.</p><p class="hdg">Thy</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/63-1.htm">Psalm 63:1,2</a></b></br> A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. O God, thou <i>art</i> my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-58.htm">Psalm 119:58</a></b></br> I intreated thy favour with <i>my</i> whole heart: be merciful unto me according to thy word.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/29-12.htm">Jeremiah 29:12,13</a></b></br> Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/36-2.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/psalms/24-6.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/27-3.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/21-8.htm">Search</a> <a href="/psalms/27-4.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/job/39-29.htm">Sought</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/psalms/45-4.htm">Behalf</a> <a href="/psalms/27-9.htm">Face</a> <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/psalms/34-14.htm">Search</a> <a href="/psalms/31-1.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/psalms/34-4.htm">Sought</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 27</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/27-1.htm">David sustains his faith by prayer</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/psalms/27.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>My heart said</b><br />The phrase "My heart said" indicates an intimate and personal communication within the psalmist. In Hebrew, the word for heart, "לֵב" (lev), often represents the inner self, including emotions, will, and intellect. This suggests that the psalmist's response to God is not merely intellectual but deeply emotional and volitional. The heart, in biblical terms, is the seat of decision-making and moral reflection. This phrase underscores the sincerity and depth of the psalmist's relationship with God, emphasizing that true faith engages the whole being.<p><b>You have said</b><br />This phrase reflects a divine initiative. The psalmist acknowledges that it is God who first speaks, inviting a response. The Hebrew verb "אָמַר" (amar) is used here, which means to say or declare. This highlights the authoritative and commanding nature of God's word. In the biblical narrative, God's speech is powerful and creative, as seen in Genesis where God speaks the world into existence. Here, it signifies God's active role in seeking a relationship with His people, prompting them to respond.<p><b>Seek My face</b><br />The command "Seek My face" is a call to pursue an intimate relationship with God. The Hebrew word for seek, "בַּקֵּשׁ" (baqash), implies a diligent and earnest search. The "face" of God, "פָּנִים" (panim), symbolizes His presence and favor. In ancient Near Eastern culture, seeking the face of a king was a metaphor for seeking an audience or favor. Thus, this phrase invites believers to earnestly desire and pursue God's presence, suggesting that true fulfillment and peace are found in communion with Him.<p><b>Your face, O LORD</b><br />This phrase reiterates the focus on God's presence. The use of "O LORD" (YHWH) is significant, as it is the covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and relational nature. The psalmist's repetition of seeking God's face underscores the importance of this pursuit. It reflects a deep yearning for God's guidance, approval, and fellowship, which is central to the life of faith. The invocation of God's covenant name also reassures believers of His steadfast love and commitment to His people.<p><b>I will seek</b><br />The declaration "I will seek" is a personal commitment to pursue God. The Hebrew verb "אֲבַקֵּשׁ" (abakesh) is in the imperfect tense, indicating an ongoing action. This suggests that seeking God is not a one-time event but a continuous, lifelong endeavor. It reflects a resolve to prioritize God's presence above all else, demonstrating the psalmist's dedication and trust. This commitment serves as an example for believers to persistently and passionately seek a deeper relationship with God, regardless of life's circumstances.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) <span class= "bld">When thou saidst.</span>--The margin rightly rejects these words, and restores the order of the Hebrew; but the text of the Authorised Version really gives its meaning.<p>The thought seems borrowed from seeking admission to a royal personage to ask a favour.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 8.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek</span>. The order of the words in the original is as follows: "To thee said my heart - Seek ye my face - thy face, Lord, will I seek." And the full meaning seems to he, "To thee said my heart - Hast thou said unto men, Seek ye my face? I for one will obey thee - Thy face, Lord, will I seek." The command, "Seek ye my face," had been given by David to the people on the day that he set up the ark upon Mount Zion (<a href="/1_chronicles/16-11.htm">1 Chronicles 16:11</a>). It was probably regarded as implied in <a href="/deuteronomy/4-29.htm">Deuteronomy 4:29</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/27-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">My heart</span><br /><span class="heb">לִ֭בִּי</span> <span class="translit">(lib·bî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><br /><span class="word">said,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמַ֣ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“Seek</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּקְּשׁ֣וּ</span> <span class="translit">(baq·qə·šū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><br /><span class="word">His face.”</span><br /><span class="heb">פָנָ֑י</span> <span class="translit">(p̄ā·nāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your face,</span><br /><span class="heb">פָּנֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(pā·ne·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> </span><span class="str2">The face</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I will seek.</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲבַקֵּֽשׁ׃</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḇaq·qêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1245.htm">Strong's 1245: </a> </span><span class="str2">To search out, to strive after</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/27-8.htm">Psalm 27:8 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/27-8.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 27:8 When you said Seek my face my (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/27-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 27:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 27:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/27-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 27:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 27:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>