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. Berean Literal Bible Hear, O YHWH, my voice when I call, and be merciful to me 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. Berean Annotated Bible Hear, O LORD {YHWH}, my voice when I call; be merciful 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. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful 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 VersionHear, O YHWH, my voice—I call, "" And favor me, and answer me. Berean Literal Bible Hear, O YHWH, my voice when I call, and be merciful to 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 BibleHear, O Lord, my voice, with which I have cried to thee: have mercy on me and hear me. Catholic Public Domain Version 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 BibleHear, 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 1917Hear, 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 (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) 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 Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; Psalm 130:2 O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive to my plea for mercy. Psalm 28:2 Hear my cry for mercy when I call to You for help, when I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary. Psalm 5:2 Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray. be merciful and answer me. Psalm 102:2 Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress. Incline Your ear to me; answer me quickly when I call. Psalm 143:1 A Psalm of David. O LORD, hear my prayer. In Your faithfulness, give ear to my plea; in Your righteousness, answer me. Psalm 4:1 For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of David. Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved my distress; show me grace and hear my prayer. 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. 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… Jump to Previous Aloud Cry Ears Favour Gracious Hear Merciful Mercy VoiceJump to Next Aloud Cry Ears Favour Gracious Hear Merciful Mercy VoicePsalm 27 1. David sustains his faith by prayerHear, O LORD, my voice when I call; David brings his need directly before the covenant God, trusting that the Lord hears the cries of His people. Surrounded by enemies and uncertainty, he does not rely on military strength or human alliances but seeks God’s intervention. David had known the Lord’s deliverance in distress, as Psalm 18:6 recalls, and Israel’s history likewise testified that God heard the groaning of His oppressed people and remembered His covenant (Exodus 2:23–25). Psa 130:2 O Lord, hear my voice; let Your ears be attentive… be merciful and answer me. David appeals to God’s compassion rather than personal merit. The Lord revealed Himself to Moses as “merciful and gracious” (Exodus 34:6), and His mercy remains the ground of every believer’s approach to Him. God’s answer may bring rescue, guidance, strength, or sustaining grace, but His children are never unheard. Through Christ, believers may draw near with confidence to receive mercy and find grace in time of need (Hebrews 4:16). Psa 102:2 Do not hide Your face from me in my day of distress.… Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidTraditionally 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 PrayerPrayer 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Psalm 27:7?2. How can we actively seek God's face in our daily lives? 3. What does "Hear, O LORD, my voice" teach about prayer's importance? 4. How does Psalm 27:7 connect with Jesus' teachings on prayer in Matthew 7:7? 5. In what ways can we ensure God hears us when we call? 6. How can Psalm 27:7 inspire confidence in God's responsiveness to our prayers? 7. How does Psalm 27:7 reflect the nature of God's responsiveness to prayer? 8. What historical context influenced the writing of Psalm 27:7? 9. How does Psalm 27:7 challenge our understanding of divine communication? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Psalm 27? What Does Psalm 27:7 Mean Hear, O LORDDavid begins with a cry that assumes God’s nearness and willingness to listen. • “Hear” conveys urgency; he trusts the Almighty is attentive right now (Psalm 4:1; Psalm 5:1-3). • Addressing “LORD” (Yahweh) anchors the plea in covenant relationship—God has pledged Himself to His people (Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 4:7). • Scripture repeatedly affirms that God’s ears are open to the righteous (Psalm 34:15; 1 Peter 3:12), giving every believer confidence to speak freely before Him. my voice when I call David is specific—he wants God to notice his own voice, an intimate, personal appeal. • God values individual cries, not just corporate worship (Psalm 18:6; Psalm 145:18-19). • “When I call” signals persistence. Prayer is not occasional panic but a pattern (Psalm 55:16-17; 1 Thessalonians 5:17). • The psalmist’s example encourages bringing real, audible words; faith is voiced, not merely thought (Romans 10:13). be merciful Literally asking for grace, David leans on God’s character rather than his own merit. • Scripture describes the LORD as “abounding in loving devotion” (Psalm 86:15; Lamentations 3:22-23). • Mercy recognizes our need—confession and humility unlock divine compassion (Psalm 32:5; James 4:6). • Even in distress, the believer anchors hope in God’s steadfast love, knowing He “does not treat us as our sins deserve” (Psalm 103:10-11). and answer me The plea moves from hearing to tangible response; David expects God to act. • God invites this expectation: “Call to Me and I will answer you” (Jeremiah 33:3; John 14:13-14). • In Scripture, divine answers arrive in varied ways—deliverance (Psalm 34:4), wisdom (James 1:5), or sustaining peace (Philippians 4:6-7). • Faith waits but never doubts the reality of God’s reply (Psalm 40:1; Isaiah 65:24). summary Psalm 27:7 captures a believer’s confident, humble approach to God: urgently calling, personally engaging, relying on mercy, and expecting a real answer. It models prayer that is bold because of covenant relationship, honest about need, and assured of God’s faithful response. (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 Additonal Resources Psalm 27:7 Blue Letter BiblePsalm 27:7 Bible Gateway Psalm 27:7 Bible.com Psalm 27:7 NIV |
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