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 evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.

27:3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.

27:4 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon 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 tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.

27:6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me; at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

27:7 Hear my voice when I call, O 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, O God my Savior.

27:10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.

27:11 Teach me your way, O 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, breathing out violence.

27:13 I am still 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.