Psalms 27

₁You, LORD, are the light

that keeps me safe.

I am not afraid of anyone.

You protect me,

and I have no fears.

₂Brutal people may attack

and try to kill me,

but they will stumble.

Fierce enemies may attack,

but they will fall.

₃Armies may surround me,

but I won't be afraid;

war may break out,

but I will trust you.

₄I ask only one thing, LORD:

Let me live in your house

every day of my life

to see how wonderful you are

and to pray in your temple.

₅In times of trouble,

you will protect me.

You will hide me in your tent

and keep me safe

on top of a mighty rock.

₆You will let me defeat

all of my enemies.

Then I will celebrate,

as I enter your tent

with animal sacrifices

and songs of praise.

₇Please listen when I pray!

Have pity. Answer my prayer.

₈My heart tells me to pray.

I am eager to see your face,

₉so don't hide from me.

I am your servant,

and you have helped me.

Don't turn from me in anger.

You alone keep me safe.

Don't reject or desert me.

₁₀Even if my father and mother

should desert me,

you will take care of me.

₁₁Teach me to follow, LORD,

and lead me on the right path

because of my enemies.

₁₂Don't let them do to me

what they want.

People tell lies about me

and make terrible threats,

₁₃but I know I will live

to see how kind you are.

₁₄Trust the LORD!

Be brave and strong

and trust the LORD.