Psalm 27

Of David.

 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?

    ² When the wicked advance against me
       to devour ^[a] me,
       it is my enemies and my foes
       who will stumble and fall.

    ³ Though an army besiege me,
       my heart will not fear;
       though war break out against me,
       even then I will be confident.

    ⁴ One thing I ask from the LORD,
       this only do I seek:
       that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
       all the days of my life,
       to gaze on the beauty of the LORD
       and to seek him in his temple.

    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.

    ⁶ Then my head will be exalted
       above the enemies who surround me;
       at his tabernacle I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;
       I will sing and make music to the LORD.

    ⁷ Hear my voice when I call, LORD;
       be merciful to me and answer me.

    ⁸ My heart says of you, "Seek his 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 helper.
       Do not reject me or forsake me,
       God my Savior.

    ¹⁰ Though my father and mother forsake me,
       the LORD will receive me.

    ¹¹ Teach me your way, LORD;
       lead me in a straight path
       because of my oppressors.

    ¹² Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
       for false witnesses rise up against me,
       spouting malicious accusations.

    ¹³ I remain confident of this:
       I will see the goodness of the LORD
       in the land of the living.

    ¹⁴ Wait for the LORD;
       be strong and take heart
       and wait for the LORD.