Psalm 27
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1The LORD is my light and my salvation— so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?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?
2When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.2When those who practice evil, my enemies, and my oppressors come near me to devour my flesh, they stumble and fall.
3Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.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.
4The one thing I ask of the LORD— the thing I seek most— is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD’s perfections and meditating in his Temple.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.
5For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock.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.
6Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the LORD with music.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.
7Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me!7Hear my voice, LORD, when I cry out! Be gracious to me and answer me.
8My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “LORD, I am coming.”8My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek.
9Do not turn your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me, O God of my salvation!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.
10Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.10Though my father and my mother abandoned me, the LORD gathers me up.
11Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.11Teach me your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
12Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence.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.
13Yet I am confident I will see the LORD’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.13I believe that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living.
14Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.14Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD!
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