| Berean Study Bible | New Living Translation |
| 1Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? | 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? |
| 2When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. | 2When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. |
| 3Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust. | 3Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. |
| 4One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple. | 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. |
| 5For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. | 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. |
| 6Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD. | 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. |
| 7Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me. | 7Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me! |
| 8My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek. | 8My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “LORD, I am coming.” |
| 9Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation. | 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! |
| 10Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me. | 10Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close. |
| 11Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors. | 11Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. |
| 12Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence. | 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. |
| 13Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. | 13Yet I am confident I will see the LORD’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living. |
| 14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD! | 14Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD. |
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