Psalms 27
1 By David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; whom should I dread?
2 When evildoers came near to devour my flesh, it was my adversaries and enemies who stumbled and fell.
3 If an army camps against me, my heart will not fear; if war rises against me, even then I will trust.
4 One thing I asked of the LORD, and this is what I seek: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek an answer in his temple.
5 For on the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his shelter; he will hide me in the hiding place of his tent and lift me up on a rock.
6 Now my head is raised above the enemies around me; in his tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and play music to the LORD.
7 Hear my voice when I call, LORD; have compassion on me and answer me.
8 My heart said to you, “Seek my face.” Your face, LORD, I will seek.
9 Do not hide your face from me; do not turn your servant away in anger. You have been my help; do not set me aside or abandon me, God of my salvation.
10 Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will welcome me.
11 Teach me your way, LORD, and guide me along a level path, because of those who watch me.
12 Do not hand me over to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, people who breathe out violence.
13 What if I had not believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living?
14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage. Wait for the LORD.
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