27:1 I The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom do I fear? The LORD is my life’srefuge; of whom am I afraid?
27:2 When evildoers come at me to devour my flesh, These my enemies and foesthemselves stumble and fall.
27:3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart does not fear; Though war be wagedagainst me, even then do I trust.II
27:4 One thing I ask of the LORD; this I seek: To dwell in the LORD’s house all thedays of my life, To gaze on the LORD’s beauty, to visit his temple.
27:5 For God will hide me in his shelter in time of trouble, Will conceal me inthe cover of his tent; and set me high upon a rock.
27:6 Even now my head is held high above my enemies on every side! I will offer inhis tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and chant praise to theLORD.I
27:7 Hear my voice, LORD, when I call; have mercy on me and answer me.
27:8 "Come," says my heart, "seek God’s face"; your face, LORD, do I seek!
27:9 Do not hide your face from me; do not repel your servant in anger. You are myhelp; do not cast me off; do not forsake me, God my savior!
27:10 Even if my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will take me in.II
27:11 LORD, show me your way; lead me on a level path because of my enemies.
27:12 Do not abandon me to the will of my foes; malicious and lying witnesses haverisen against me.
27:13 But I believe I shall enjoy the LORD’s goodness in the land of the living.
27:14 Wait for the LORD, take courage; be stouthearted, wait for the LORD!