Of David.
[27:1] 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?
[27:2] When evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall.
[27:3] Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.
[27:4] One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek after: 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 inquire in his temple.
[27:5] For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.
[27:6] And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the Lord.
[27:7] Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me!
[27:8] You have said, “Seek my face.” My heart says to you, “Your face, Lord, do I seek.”
[27:9] Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation!
[27:10] For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord will take me in.
[27:11] Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
[27:12] Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence.
[27:13] I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living!
[27:14] Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!