Psalm 27
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1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?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, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.2When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
3Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this will I be confident.3Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.
4One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire 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 time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me up 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.
6And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto 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, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.7Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me!
8When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will I seek.8My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “LORD, I am coming.”
9Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither 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!
10When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up.10Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.
11Teach me thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.11Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.
12Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.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.
13I had fainted, unless I had believed 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 on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.14Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.
King James Bible, text courtesy of BibleProtector.com.Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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