Psalms 27
Chapter 27 of 150
1 Trust in God. Of David. 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?
2 When evildoers come at me to devour my flesh, These my enemies and foes themselves stumble and fall.
3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart does not fear; Though war be waged against me, even then do I trust.
4 One thing I ask of the Lord; this I seek: To dwell in the Lord’s house all the days of my life, To gaze on the Lord’s beauty, to visit his temple.
5 For God will hide me in his shelter in time of trouble, He will conceal me in the cover of his tent; and set me high upon a rock.
6 Even now my head is held high above my enemies on every side! I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and chant praise to the Lord.
7 Hear my voice, Lord, when I call; have mercy on me and answer me.
8 “Come,” says my heart, “seek his face”; your face, Lord, do I seek!
9 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!
10 Even if my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will take me in.
11 Lord, show me your way; lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
12 Do not abandon me to the desire of my foes; malicious and lying witnesses have risen against me.
13 I believe I shall see the Lord’s goodness in the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the Lord!