[27:1] The Lord is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The Lord protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid.
[27:2] When evil people attack me and try to kill me, they stumble and fall.
[27:3] Even if a whole army surrounds me, I will not be afraid; even if enemies attack me, I will still trust God.
[27:4] I have asked the Lord for one thing; one thing only do I want: to live in the Lord's house all my life, to marvel there at his goodness, and to ask for his guidance.
[27:5] In times of trouble he will shelter me; he will keep me safe in his Temple and make me secure on a high rock.
[27:6] So I will triumph over my enemies around me. With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in his Temple; I will sing, I will praise the Lord.
[27:7] Hear me, Lord, when I call to you! Be merciful and answer me!
[27:8] When you said, “Come worship me,” I answered, “I will come, Lord.”
[27:9] Don't hide yourself from me! Don't be angry with me; don't turn your servant away. You have been my help; don't leave me, don't abandon me, O God, my savior.
[27:10] My father and mother may abandon me, but the Lord will take care of me.
[27:11] Teach me, Lord, what you want me to do, and lead me along a safe path, because I have many enemies.
[27:12] Don't abandon me to my enemies, who attack me with lies and threats.
[27:13] I know that I will live to see the Lord's goodness in this present life.
[27:14] Trust in the Lord. Have faith, do not despair. Trust in the Lord.