PsalmsChapter 27

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¹Of David.
The LORD is my light and the One who saves me.
Who should I be afraid of?
The LORD is the strong fort of my life.
Who should I fear? ²Evil people came at me to eat me alive.
But my enemies tripped and fell. ³An army may camp around me,
but my heart will not be afraid.
A war may break out against me,
but I will keep trusting. ⁴I have asked the LORD for one thing.
This is what I want:
I want to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life.
I want to look at the beauty of the LORD.
I want to seek him in his temple. ⁵For when trouble comes, he will hide me in his shelter.
He will hide me in his tent.
He will set me high on a rock. ⁶Then I will hold my head high above my enemies all around me.
At his tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy.
I will sing and make music to the LORD. ⁷Hear my voice when I call, LORD.
Be kind to me and answer me. ⁸My heart said, "Seek his face."
LORD, I will seek your face. ⁹Do not hide your face from me.
Do not turn your servant away in anger.
You have been my helper.
Do not leave me or forsake me,
O God who saves me. ¹⁰Even if my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will take me in. ¹¹Teach me your way, LORD.
Lead me on a smooth path,
because I have enemies who treat me badly. ¹²Do not hand me over to what my enemies want.
For people who lie about me stand up against me.
They breathe out violence. ¹³Still, I am sure that I will see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living. ¹⁴Wait patiently for the LORD.
Be strong and courageous.
Wait patiently for the LORD!