Psalms

¹ A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the refuge and fortress of my life— Whom shall I dread?

² When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.

³ Though an army encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, Even in this I am confident.

⁴ One thing I have asked of the LORD, and that I will seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD [in His presence] all the days of my life, To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the LORD And to meditate in His temple.

⁵ For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.

⁶ And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me, In His tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

⁷ Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; Be gracious and compassionate to me and answer me.

⁸ When You said, "Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need]," my heart said to You, "Your face, O LORD, I will seek [on the authority of Your word]."

⁹ Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor leave me, O God of my salvation!

¹⁰ Although my father and my mother have abandoned me, Yet the LORD will take me up [adopt me as His child].

¹¹ Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me on a level path Because of my enemies [who lie in wait].

¹² Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, For false witnesses have come against me; They breathe out violence.

¹³ I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.

¹⁴ Wait for and confidently expect the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for and confidently expect the LORD.