Psalm 27

By David.

cb(27,1); 27:1 The LORD is my light and my salvation.

Whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the strength of my life.

Of whom shall I be afraid?

cb(27,2); 27:2 When evildoers came at me to eat up my flesh,

even my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

cb(27,3); 27:3 Though an army should encamp against me,

my heart shall not fear.

Though war should rise against me,

even then I will be confident.

cb(27,4); 27:4 One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after,

that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,

to see the LORD’s beauty,

and to inquire in his temple.

cb(27,5); 27:5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me secretly in his pavilion.

In the covert of his tabernacle he will hide me.

He will lift me up on a rock.

cb(27,6); 27:6 Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me.

I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent.

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

cb(27,7); 27:7 Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice.

Have mercy also on me, and answer me.

cb(27,8); 27:8 When you said, “Seek my face,”

my heart said to you, “I will seek your face, LORD.”

cb(27,9); 27:9 Don’t hide your face from me.

Don’t put your servant away in anger.

You have been my help.

Don’t abandon me,

neither forsake me, God of my salvation.

cb(27,10); 27:10 When my father and my mother forsake me,

then the LORD will take me up.

cb(27,11); 27:11 Teach me your way, LORD.

Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies.

cb(27,12); 27:12 Don’t deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries,

for false witnesses have risen up against me,

such as breathe out cruelty.

cb(27,13); 27:13 I am still confident of this:

I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

cb(27,14); 27:14 Wait for the LORD.

Be strong, and let your heart take courage.

Yes, wait for the LORD.