The LORD is my light and my salvation;whom should I fear?The LORD is my life’s refuge;of whom should I be afraid?
Psalm 27:1
When evildoers come at meto devour my flesh,These my enemies and foesthemselves stumble and fall.
Psalm 27:2
Though an army encamp against me,my heart does not fear;Though war be waged against me,even then do I trust.
Psalm 27:3
One thing I ask of the LORD;this I seek:To dwell in the LORD’s houseall the days of my life,To gaze on the LORD’s beauty,to visit his temple.
Psalm 27:4
For God will hide me in his shelterin time of trouble,He will conceal me in the cover of his tent;and set me high upon a rock.
Psalm 27:5
Even now my head is held highabove my enemies on every side!I will offer in his tentsacrifices with shouts of joy;I will sing and chant praise to the LORD.
Psalm 27:6
Hear my voice, LORD, when I call;have mercy on me and answer me.“Come,” says my heart, “seek his face”;your face, LORD, do I seek!
Psalm 27:7-8
Do not hide your face from me;do not repel your servant in anger.You are my salvation; do not cast me off;do not forsake me, God my savior!
Psalm 27:9
Even if my father and mother forsake me,the LORD will take me in.LORD, show me your way;lead me on a level pathbecause of my enemies.
Psalm 27:10-11
Do not abandon me to the desire of my foes;malicious and lying witnesses have risen against me.
Psalm 27:10-12
I believe I shall see the LORD’s goodnessin the land of the living.
Psalm 27:10-13
Wait for the LORD, take courage;be stouthearted, wait for the LORD!