Psalms 27:1 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

PSALM 27 THE ARGUMENT It is apparent from the body of this Psalm, that David was not yet fully delivered from the trouble which his enemies gave him, both by their slanders and other ways. But whether it belong to that history which is reeorded 2 Samuel 21:15-17, as the Jews conceive, whom some others follow, is wholly uncertain, and not necessary for us to know. David declareth that God is his only comfort and confidence in all danger, Psalms 27:1-3. His hearty desire to be in the house of God, Psalms 27:4. The advantage of it, Psalms 24:5,6. He prayeth for the light of God's face, and his salvation, Psalms 27:7-12; and from experience others to wait upon him, Psalms 27:13,14. My light, i.e. my counsellor in all my difficulties, and my comforter and deliverer in all my distresses. The strength of my life, i.e. the supporter and preserver of my life.