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Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/27.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/27.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/27.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me in a smooth path, because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, LORD, And lead me on a level path Because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/27.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me in a level path Because of my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Teach me Thy way, O LORD, And lead me in a level path, Because of my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Instruct me in Your way, O Yahweh, And lead me in a level path Because of my foes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me on a level path Because of my enemies [who lie in wait].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Because of my adversaries, show me your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Because of my adversaries, show me Your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/27.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Teach me thy way, O Jehovah; And lead me in a plain path, Because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Teach me to follow, LORD, and lead me on the right path because of my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/27.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Teach me thy way, O LORD; and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Teach me your way, O LORD. Lead me on a level path because I have enemies who spy on me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/27.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Teach me, LORD, what you want me to do, and lead me along a safe path, because I have many enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/27.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Teach me your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/27.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Teach me your way, LORD. Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/27.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Teach me your way, Yahweh. Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Show me, O YHWH, Your way, "" And lead me in a path of uprightness, "" For the sake of my beholders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Shew me, O Jehovah, Thy way, And lead me in a path of uprightness, For the sake of my beholders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Teach me, O Jehovah, thy way, and lead me in a path of straitness for sake of those pressing me.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Set me, O Lord, a law in thy way, and guide me in the right path, because of my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 26:11>O Lord, establish a law for me in your way, and direct me in the right path, because of my enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/27.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />LORD, show me your way; lead me on a level path because of my enemies. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in thy right paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Teach me your way, LORD JEHOVAH, and lead me in your straight paths.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Teach me Thy way, O LORD; And lead me in an even path, Because of them that lie in wait for me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Teach me, O Lord, in thy way, and guide me in a right path, because of mine enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/27-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=2858" 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">10</span>Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3384.htm" title="3384: hō·w·rê·nî (V-Hifil-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- Or yara; a primitive root; properly, to flow as water; transitively, to lay or throw; figuratively, to point out, to teach.">Teach me</a> <a href="/hebrew/1870.htm" title="1870: dar·ke·ḵā (N-csc:: 2ms) -- Way, road, distance, journey, manner. From darak; a road; figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb.">Your way,</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/5148.htm" title="5148: ū·nə·ḥê·nî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Imp-ms:: 1cs) -- To lead, guide. A primitive root; to guide; by implication, to transport.">and lead me</a> <a href="/hebrew/4334.htm" title="4334: mî·šō·wr (N-ms) -- A level place, uprightness. ">on a level</a> <a href="/hebrew/734.htm" title="734: bə·’ō·raḥ (Prep-b:: N-csc) -- A way, path. From 'arach; a well-trodden road; also a caravan.">path,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4616.htm" title="4616: lə·ma·‘an (Prep) -- From anah; properly, heed, i.e. Purpose; used only adverbially, on account of, teleologically, in order that.">because of</a> <a href="/hebrew/8324.htm" title="8324: šō·wr·rāy (N-mpc:: 1cs) -- To be hostile. A primitive root; to be hostile.">my oppressors.</a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.…<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="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; / in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/25-4.htm">Psalm 25:4-5</a></span><br />Show me Your ways, O LORD; teach me Your paths. / Guide me in Your truth and teach me, for You are the God of my salvation; all day long I wait for You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/30-21.htm">Isaiah 30:21</a></span><br />And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Psalm 86:11</a></span><br />Teach me Your way, O LORD, that I may walk in Your truth. Give me an undivided heart, that I may fear Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/4-11.htm">Proverbs 4:11</a></span><br />I will guide you in the way of wisdom; I will lead you on straight paths.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/48-17.htm">Isaiah 48:17</a></span><br />Thus says the LORD your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you for your benefit, who directs you in the way you should go.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/16-13.htm">John 16:13</a></span><br />However, when the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. For He will not speak on His own, but He will speak what He hears, and He will declare to you what is to come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/143-10.htm">Psalm 143:10</a></span><br />Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><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="/jeremiah/6-16.htm">Jeremiah 6:16</a></span><br />This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Colossians 1:9-10</a></span><br />For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, / so that you may walk in a manner worthy of the Lord and may please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/5-8.htm">Psalm 5:8</a></span><br />Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15-17</a></span><br />Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies.</p><p class="hdg">Teach</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/25-4.htm">Psalm 25:4,5,9,12</a></b></br> Shew me thy ways, O LORD; teach me thy paths… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/86-11.htm">Psalm 86:11</a></b></br> Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/119-10.htm">Psalm 119:10</a></b></br> With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.</p><p class="hdg">a plain path [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/26-12.htm">Psalm 26:12</a></b></br> My foot standeth in an even place: in the congregations will I bless the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/8-9.htm">Proverbs 8:9</a></b></br> They <i>are</i> all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/15-19.htm">Proverbs 15:19</a></b></br> The way of the slothful <i>man is</i> as an hedge of thorns: but the way of the righteous <i>is</i> made plain.</p><p class="hdg">mine enemies [heb.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/5-8.htm">Psalm 5:8</a></b></br> Lead me, O LORD, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make thy way straight before my face.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/54-5.htm">Psalm 54:5</a></b></br> He shall reward evil unto mine enemies: cut them off in thy truth.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/56-5.htm">Psalm 56:5,6</a></b></br> Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts <i>are</i> against me for evil… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/job/34-26.htm">Beholders</a> <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/27-6.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/27-2.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/psalms/26-11.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/psalms/6-7.htm">Oppressors</a> <a href="/psalms/19-5.htm">Path</a> <a href="/psalms/5-8.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/psalms/26-10.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/psalms/25-14.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/psalms/25-12.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/26-12.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/psalms/25-21.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/26-3.htm">Way</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/14-16.htm">Beholders</a> <a href="/psalms/31-19.htm">Clear</a> <a href="/psalms/27-12.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/psalms/27-12.htm">Foes</a> <a href="/psalms/67-4.htm">Guiding</a> <a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/psalms/31-11.htm">Oppressors</a> <a href="/psalms/35-6.htm">Path</a> <a href="/psalms/107-34.htm">Plain</a> <a href="/psalms/28-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/psalms/31-3.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/psalms/39-6.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/psalms/49-14.htm">Straight</a> <a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Teach</a> <a href="/psalms/45-6.htm">Uprightness</a> <a href="/psalms/27-14.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/psalms/32-8.htm">Way</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'; 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In the biblical context, the "way" often signifies a manner of life or conduct that aligns with God's will. The psalmist's plea for teaching underscores the importance of spiritual education and discipleship, reminiscent of <a href="/proverbs/3-5.htm">Proverbs 3:5-6</a>, which emphasizes trusting in the Lord for direction. The request for God's teaching is a recognition of human limitations and the need for divine wisdom, as seen in <a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a>, where believers are encouraged to ask God for wisdom. This phrase also foreshadows the teachings of Jesus, who declared Himself the "way" in <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>, indicating that following His teachings leads to life.<p><b>and lead me on a level path</b><br>The imagery of a "level path" suggests a life of stability and righteousness, free from the pitfalls and dangers of sin. In ancient times, a level path would be one that is safe and easy to travel, contrasting with the treacherous and uneven roads that could lead to harm. This request for a level path is a metaphor for moral and spiritual clarity, aligning with <a href="/proverbs/4-26.htm">Proverbs 4:26-27</a>, which advises making one's path straight and avoiding evil. The concept of God leading His people is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in <a href="/psalms/23-3.htm">Psalm 23:3</a>, where God leads in paths of righteousness. This guidance is ultimately fulfilled in Christ, who provides the way to eternal life and righteousness.<p><b>because of my oppressors</b><br>The mention of "oppressors" indicates a context of adversity and persecution. Historically, the psalmist, likely David, faced numerous enemies and challenges, both from external foes and internal strife within Israel. This plea for guidance amidst oppression highlights the need for divine intervention and protection, as seen in <a href="/psalms/18-17.htm">Psalm 18:17</a>, where God delivers from strong enemies. The presence of oppressors also points to the spiritual battle believers face, as described in <a href="/ephesians/6-12.htm">Ephesians 6:12</a>, where the struggle is against spiritual forces of evil. This phrase underscores the reality of living in a fallen world, where believers must rely on God's strength and guidance to navigate challenges, much like Jesus, who faced opposition yet remained steadfast in His mission.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a></b><br>The author of <a href="/bsb/psalms/27.htm">Psalm 27</a>, David was the second king of Israel, known for his deep faith and reliance on God. He often faced adversaries and sought God's guidance.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a></b><br>The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal presence and faithfulness to His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/o/oppressors.htm">Oppressors</a></b><br>Refers to those who opposed or persecuted David, representing any adversaries or challenges believers might face.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/s/seeking_divine_guidance.htm">Seeking Divine Guidance</a></b><br>As believers, we should consistently seek God's direction in our lives, especially when facing challenges or decisions. This involves prayer, studying Scripture, and being open to the Holy Spirit's leading.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/walking_on_a_level_path.htm">Walking on a Level Path</a></b><br>The "level path" symbolizes a life of righteousness and stability. We are called to live in a way that reflects God's truth and justice, avoiding the pitfalls of sin and temptation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/trusting_god_amidst_opposition.htm">Trusting God Amidst Opposition</a></b><br>Like David, we may face "oppressors" or adversities. Trusting in God's guidance provides us with the strength and wisdom to navigate these challenges without fear.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_teachability.htm">The Importance of Teachability</a></b><br>A heart willing to learn from God is crucial. We must remain humble and open to correction and instruction from the Lord.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_scripture_in_guidance.htm">The Role of Scripture in Guidance</a></b><br>God's Word is a primary means through which He teaches and leads us. Regular engagement with the Bible is essential for understanding His ways.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 27</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_the_bible_address_birth_defects.htm">Does the Bible address birth defects?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_god_send_people_to_hell.htm">Why does God condemn individuals to hell?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'i_shall_not_die'_deny_mortality.htm">(Psalm 118:17) Does the assertion 'I shall not die, but live' contradict mortality or promise an unrealistic divine protection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'esteem_others'_mean.htm">What does it mean for the Lord to direct us?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Enemies.</span>--Comp. <a href="/psalms/56-2.htm" title="My enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O you most High.">Psalm 56:2</a>; <a href="/psalms/54-7.htm" title="For he has delivered me out of all trouble: and my eye has seen his desire on my enemies.">Psalm 54:7</a>; <a href="/context/psalms/59-10.htm" title="The God of my mercy shall prevent me: God shall let me see my desire on my enemies.">Psalm 59:10-11</a>. Ewald, "malignant liers in wait"; so Aquila.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Teach me thy way, O Lord</span> (comp. <a href="/psalms/25-3.htm">Psalm 25:3</a>, and the comment <span class="accented">ad loc</span>.). <span class="cmt_word">And lead me in a plain path</span>; literally, a <span class="accented">level path</span> - <span class="accented">a</span> path traversing a fiat and smooth country, not one where the ground is rugged and beset with rocks and precipices. <span class="cmt_word">Because of mine enemies</span>. David's enemies are ever at hand, to swallow him up (<a href="/psalms/56-2.htm">Psalm 56:2</a>). If his way be not plain and smooth, it will be to their advantage and to his detriment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/27-11.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">Teach me</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֤וֹרֵ֥נִי</span> <span class="translit">(hō·w·rê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3384.htm">Strong's 3384: </a> </span><span class="str2">To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Your way,</span><br /><span class="heb">דַּ֫רְכֶּ֥ךָ</span> <span class="translit">(dar·ke·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular construct | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1870.htm">Strong's 1870: </a> </span><span class="str2">A road, a course of life, mode of action</span><br /><br /><span class="word">O LORD,</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֗ה</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">and lead</span><br /><span class="heb">וּ֭נְחֵנִי</span> <span class="translit">(ū·nə·ḥê·nî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5148.htm">Strong's 5148: </a> </span><span class="str2">To guide, to transport</span><br /><br /><span class="word">me on a level</span><br /><span class="heb">מִישׁ֑וֹר</span> <span class="translit">(mî·šō·wr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4334.htm">Strong's 4334: </a> </span><span class="str2">A level, a plain, as a, straightness, justice</span><br /><br /><span class="word">path,</span><br /><span class="heb">בְּאֹ֣רַח</span> <span class="translit">(bə·’ō·raḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_734.htm">Strong's 734: </a> </span><span class="str2">A well-trodden road, a caravan</span><br /><br /><span class="word">because of</span><br /><span class="heb">לְ֝מַ֗עַן</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ma·‘an)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4616.htm">Strong's 4616: </a> </span><span class="str2">Purpose -- intent</span><br /><br /><span class="word">my oppressors.</span><br /><span class="heb">שׁוֹרְרָֽי׃</span> <span class="translit">(šō·wr·rāy)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8324.htm">Strong's 8324: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be hostile</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/27-11.htm">Psalm 27:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/27-11.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 27:11 Teach me your way Yahweh (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/27-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 27:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 27:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/27-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 27:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 27:12" /></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>