Psalm 27
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1By David. The LORD delivers and vindicates me! I fear no one! The LORD protects my life! I am afraid of no one! 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 evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall. 2When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
3Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident. 3Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident.
4I have asked the LORD for one thing--this is what I desire! I want to live in the LORD's house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the LORD and contemplate 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.
5He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home; he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit. 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.
6Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me! I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy! I will sing praises 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 me, O LORD, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me! 7Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me!
8My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O LORD. 8My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “LORD, I am coming.”
9Do not reject me! Do not push your servant away in anger! You are my deliverer! Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me! 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!
10Even if my father and mother abandoned me, the LORD would take me in. 10Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.
11Teach me how you want me to live; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me! 11Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.
12Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me. 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.
13Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the LORD's favor 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.
14Rely on the LORD! Be strong and confident! Rely on the LORD! 14Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.
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Psalm 26
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