Psalms 27:1-9 ▼

1 Of David. YHWH is my light and my salvation—of whom shall I be afraid? YHWH is the strength of my life—of whom shall I be in dread?

2 In the coming near of the wicked against me, for the eating of my flesh, my adversaries and my enemies to me, they stumble and fall.

3 Though a host may encamp against me, my heart will not fear; though war should rise up against me, in this I will keep my trust.

4 One thing I have asked from YHWH—it do I seek—that I may dwell in the house of YHWH all the days of my life, to look on the beauty of YHWH, and to inquire in His temple.

5 For He will hide me in His shelter in the day of evil; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; upon a rock He will set me high.

6 And now my head will be held high over my enemies all around me, and I will offer in His tent sacrifices of shouting; I will sing and make music to YHWH.

7 Hear, O YHWH, my voice when I call, and be merciful to me and answer me.

8 You have said to my heart “Seek My face.” Your face, O YHWH, I will seek.

9 Do not hide Your face from me; do not stretch Your servant away in anger! You have been my help—do not leave me and do not forsake me, O God of my salvation.