| 27:1 |
The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid? |
| 27:2 |
When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. |
| 27:3 |
Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident. |
| 27:4 |
One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. |
| 27:5 |
For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock. |
| 27:6 |
Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. |
| 27:7 |
Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. |
| 27:8 |
My heart says of you, "Seek his face!" Your face, LORD, I will seek. |
| 27:9 |
Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, O God my Savior. |
| 27:10 |
Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me. |
| 27:11 |
Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors. |
| 27:12 |
Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. |
| 27:13 |
I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. |
| 27:14 |
Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD. |
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