Psalm 27- 1
- Psalm 27 Of David.
- 1
- 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?
- 2
- When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, [1] when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
- 3
- Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear; though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 7
- Hear my voice when I call, O LORD; be merciful to me and answer me.
- 8
- My heart says of you, "Seek his [2] face!" Your face, LORD, I will seek.
- 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.
- 10
- Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
- 11
- Teach me your way, O LORD; lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.
- 12
- Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
- 13
- I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
- 14
- Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.
- [2] Or to slander me
- [8] Or To you, O my heart, he has said, "Seek my