Psalm 27
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1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom will I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid?1The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--whom should I dread?
2When those who practice evil, my enemies, and my oppressors come near me to devour my flesh, they stumble and fall.2When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh, my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell.
3If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear. If a war is launched against me, I will even trust in that situation.3Though an army deploys against me, my heart will not be afraid; though a war breaks out against me, I will still be confident.
4I have asked one thing from the LORD; it is what I really seek: that I may remain in the LORD's Temple all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD; and to inquire in his Temple.4I have asked one thing from the LORD; it is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, gazing on the beauty of the LORD and seeking him in his temple.
5For he will conceal me in his shelter on the day of evil; He will hide me in a secluded chamber within his tent; He will place me on a high rock.5For he will conceal me in his shelter in the day of adversity; he will hide me under the cover of his tent; he will set me high on a rock.
6Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies, even those who surround me. I will sacrifice in his tent with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melodies to the LORD.6Then my head will be high above my enemies around me; I will offer sacrifices in his tent with shouts of joy. I will sing and make music to the LORD.
7Hear my voice, LORD, when I cry out! Be gracious to me and answer me.7LORD, hear my voice when I call; be gracious to me and answer me.
8My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek.8My heart says this about you: "Seek his face." LORD, I will seek your face.
9Do not hide your face from me; do not turn away in anger from your servant. You have been my help, therefore do not abandon or forsake me, God of my salvation.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 abandon me, God of my salvation.
10Though my father and my mother abandoned me, the LORD gathers me up.10Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD cares for me.
11Teach me your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.11Because of my adversaries, show me your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path.
12Do not hand me over to the desires of my enemies; for false witnesses have risen up against me; even the one who breathes out violence.12Do not give me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing violence.
13I believe that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living.13I am certain that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living.
14Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD!14Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the LORD.
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