27:1 [Of David.] 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?
27:2 When the wicked advance against me to devour* me, it is my enemies and my foes who will stumble and fall. / *Or slander
27:3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then I will be confident.
27:4 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.
27:5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
27:6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the Lord.
27:7 Hear my voice when I call, Lord; be merciful to me and answer me.
27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.
27:9 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.
27:10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me.
27:11 Teach me your way, Lord; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.
27:12 Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, spouting malicious accusations.
27:13 I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
27:14 Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.