Psalm 27: why they read it, text of the prayer in Russian, listen

Text of Psalm 27

The clergy use the text of Psalm 27 in Church Slavonic, in which it is heard in churches during services. The song of praise became part of the 4th kathisma. This version of the work written by the prophet is difficult to understand, so many believers prefer to read the Russian translation.

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Psalm 27 - text in Russian, why they read it, interpretation

Orthodox believers have a special order for reading the Psalter. The chapters are combined into kathismas (from 1 to 15), between which special prayers are read. For example, Psalm 27 is part of the 4th Kathisma. But it is quite possible to read them separately, because for some people such a volume may not be possible at one time. Then experienced confessors recommend choosing 2 or 3 psalms and reading only them.

Text of Psalm 27 in Russian

1 To You, O Lord, I will cry. My God, do not remain silent when you despise me, never remain silent when you despise me, and let me not become like those who go down into the pit.

2 Hear, O Lord, the voice of my prayer, when I pray to You, when I lift up my hands to Your holy temple.

3 Do not bring me together with sinners, and do not destroy me with those who do injustice, who speak peaceably with their neighbors, but evil in their hearts.

4 Give them, O Lord, according to their deeds and according to their evil deeds, according to the works of their hands, give them, give them their recompense.

5 For they have not considered the works of the Lord, nor the works of his hands; You will destroy them and not build them up.

6 Blessed be the Lord, that he hath heard the voice of my supplication.

7 The Lord is my helper and my protector; my heart trusted in him, and I received help; and my flesh flourished, and I diligently glorified Him.

8 The Lord is the stronghold of His people and the Protector of His anointed.

9 Save Your people and bless Your inheritance, and shepherd and exalt them forever.

Interpretation of Psalm 27

This is another of a series of verses telling about the period of persecution that his rebellious son Absalom inflicted on his father. David was already anointed king in the name of the Lord. The fugitive's position was unpleasant and difficult for him. After all, until the very end he believed that his son would come to his senses, and subsequently bitterly mourned his death.

But David confided all his sorrows to the highest judge. He firmly believes that God will restore justice. In the first lines, the author calls on Him as his support. He calls the actions of his enemies unrighteous. After all, David’s kingdom was blessed from heaven, which means that the Israeli people must obey him. And people, incited by the rebels, threaten his very life.
Therefore, the rebels go not only and not so much against him, but against the Lord Himself. And for the Jews this is equivalent to spiritual death. This is the interpretation of these lines.

The ruler is afraid to accept death at the hands of the wicked, because he considers such a death unworthy. He is afraid that in this way he will be equated with his enemies. But the last lines clearly state that God will protect his protege. And he promises to glorify Jehovah as it should be. In his final words, the king asks for salvation for those who remained faithful to him, as befits a good ruler.

The text itself is small, only 9 lines. But the author managed to express the whole range of experiences. There are a number of translations in Russian, it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with them all. This will help you feel everything that David put into these words.

Psalm 108;
Interpretation of Psalm 119;
Psalm 139 - https://bogolub.info/psalom-139/.

When is the best time to read?

Why read Psalm 27? There are different opinions:

it is recommended for those who suffer from nervous disorders;
in a difficult financial situation;
to acquire Christian humility.

Nevertheless, one cannot attribute any magical properties to specific psalms. Everyone is the Word of God. And it is useful to all believers, in any situation. From reading Scripture, a person’s soul seems to come to life and is filled with spiritual strength. Therefore, it will be blessed to recite any chapter from the Psalter, including Psalm 27.

History of writing

Psalm 27 was written at the same time as a number of others included in the Psalter collection. Experts who study the works of King David have no doubt about this. The song of praise became for the prophet a cry of the soul addressed to the Lord, and it remains such to this day for modern Christians.

The theme of the 27th Psalm is similar to the theme of the 26th, some suggest that this work continues it. This possibility cannot be excluded, because this text was composed by God’s anointed during the time of his persecution, the uprising organized by Absalom. Fleeing from his son and his entourage, David hoped to ensure his safety in his wanderings. All this time he hoped in the Almighty, his mercy, prayed for a fair trial for apostates, for punishment for enemies. An important emphasis in the work is placed on the theme of saving the soul of the righteous.

When Psalm 27 is read. General rules

In relation to Psalm 27, we can identify key situations in which reading or listening to an audio version of the psalm will serve as a source of inspiration, support for resolving difficult circumstances:

▪️ Difficult family problems. Family problems are part of the hectic world, you have to come to terms with the fact that they will happen. Two souls are not always consonant in their thoughts, they do not fully understand each other, and their motives are mutual.

▪️ In times of financial collapse, unfavorable life circumstances. If the situation has really come to the point of “a lump in your throat”, remember:

▪️ Life in poverty, asceticism and fasting is the lot of the elect, a feat of monks and hermits who received the Lord’s blessing for this. The lot of believers living in the world is honest work and a fair reward for it.

▪️ The dream of living in abundance in a home, of a stable life and confidence in the future, of a secure old age and a good arrangement for children is not a sin if a person earns his own money in an honest way and does not forget to take care of the weak and poor.

Nervous disorders. Valerian and motherwort will not help when your soul is a complete mess and bedlam, you need to resolve the contradiction of intentions.

The meaning of Psalm 27

Verses 1 to 3: The king asks God to answer his repentance and prayer. He hopes that the Almighty will not remain silent and turn a blind eye to the evil deeds of the lawless. He does not believe that the Lord will reject the requests of the innocent, so he does not stop crying out to heaven. David admits that he is not sinless; in his life he has made many mistakes, which he sincerely regrets, counting on the mercy of the One Creator.

Verses 4 and 5: In this part of the work, vice describes his feelings towards the traitors, because of whom he is forced to flee. He believes that God will grant protection to him and his family. He does not wish death on his enemies, but wants them to be judged fairly.

Verses 6 to 8: The author expresses hope for salvation through faith in the Lord, because he is salvation itself.

Orthodox help for the sick Psalm 27

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The text of Psalm 27 was written by King David at a time when he was already the legitimate anointed ruler of Israel and was undergoing many sorrows due to the betrayal of his son Absalom. History tells that King David had many children from different wives, and it so happened that some of them were at enmity with each other. Proximity to the royal throne often makes people mad; One of the sons of the Israeli ruler Absalom was no exception. Having decided to displace his father and take his place, he enlisted the help of the nobility close to the Prophet David, through whom he openly tried to win the people of Israel to his side.

From the interpretation of the 27th Christian Psalm, it is known that David was aware of Absalom’s plan, and that many of his comrades warned him of the danger, but he did not want to run away from his own son. Ultimately, he was forced to go on the run, and this circumstance greatly undermined his health, but did not affect his faith in God. The Orthodox Church recommends reading and listening to Psalm 27 for people suffering from nervous diseases.

Listen to the video of the Orthodox prayer Psalm 27 in Russian

Read the text of the Christian prayer Psalm 27 in Russian

To You, Lord, I cry: my stronghold! do not be silent for me, lest in Your silence I become like those who go down to the grave. Hear the voice of my prayers when I cry out to You, when I raise my hands to Your holy temple. Do not destroy me with the wicked and with those who do injustice, who talk about peace with their neighbors, but have evil in their hearts. Reward them according to their deeds, according to their evil deeds; Repay them according to the works of their hands; give them what they deserve. Because they are not attentive to the actions of the Lord and to the work of His hands, He will destroy them and will not build them up. Blessed be the Lord, for He has heard the voice of my prayers. The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and He helped me, and my heart rejoiced; and I will glorify Him with my song. The Lord is the strength of His people and the saving defense of His anointed. Save Your people and bless Your inheritance; feed them and raise them up forever!

Orthodox Psalter, Psalm 27 in Church Slavonic

To you, O Lord, I will cry, my God; don’t keep silent about me; Yes, never keep silent about me, and I will become like those who go down into the pit. Hear, O Lord, the voice of my prayer, always praying to you, always raising my hands to your holy temple. Do not attract me with sinners, and do not destroy me with those who do injustice, who speak peace with their neighbors, but evil is in their hearts. Give them, O Lord, according to their deeds and the wickedness of their undertakings, give them your hand according to their deeds, reward them with their reward. Because you have not understood the works of the Lord and the work of his hand; I will destroy and I will not create. Blessed is the Lord, for he has heard the voice of my prayer. The Lord is my helper and my protector; in him my heart trusts, and help me, and prosper my flesh; and let me confess my will to him. The Lord is the affirmation of his people and the protector of the salvation of his Christ. Save your people, and bless your inheritance, and protect, and exalt, forever.

Why and how to read Psalm 27: text in Russian

Sincerity and frankness, a person's recognition of his own helplessness, a truthful story about his own sins and an appeal to God for support and consolation - this is what is characteristic of the verses of the Psalter.

Psalm 27 is one of the most striking examples of lyrical prayer poetry.

The Story of Psalm 27

Consciousness of one's own powerlessness and endless faith in the power of the Almighty permeate every line of this psalm.

about the author

It is believed that the author of the psalm is the second Israeli king, David, who during his long life was a shepherd, hunter and warrior.

If we talk about inscriptions, then the authors of the poetic revelations included in the Psalter could have been other biblical characters:

According to legend, the king was buried on Mount Zion, precisely in the place where a number of significant events later took place, described in the New Testament:

Descent of the Holy Spirit;
Last Supper;
interrogation of Christ;
Assumption of the Virgin Mary.

History of writing

Researchers believe that Psalm 27 was composed by David during a period when he was hiding from his own son Absalom, who was preparing an uprising and the overthrow of his father. It is part of the king’s creativity during the period when he fled from his own son and was forced to hide.

Analysis of the text shows how the author felt at that moment.

David firmly believes that the Lord will restore justice and asks him to have mercy on those who wish the king death.

The second part of the song is a thank you part. In it, the king thanks God in advance for salvation, and the Almighty does not deceive the hopes of the sinner king.