Psalm 27

1 YHWH is my light and my Savior; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the defender of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2 When evil-doers drew near against me to eat up my flesh, my persecutors and my enemies, they fainted and fell.

3 Though an army should set itself in array against me, my heart shall not be afraid: though war should rise up against me, in this am I confident.

4 One thing have I asked of YHWH, this will I earnestly seek: that I should dwell in Their House all the days of my life, that I should behold Their fair beauty, and survey examine Their temple.

5 For on my worst days, YHWH hid me in Their tent and sheltered me in the secret of Their dwelling and placed me upon solid ground.

6 Look at that, now I can see above my enemies’ heads after I went round and offered in his tabernacle a willing sacrifice. That’s why I sing songs to YHWH.

7 Lord, hear my voice when I speak out loud: show mercy by listening to me.

8 My soul says, “I have diligently sought your face: your face, O Lord, I will seek.”

9 Turn not your face away from me, don’t turn from your servant in anger: be my help-mate, don’t forsake me don’t ignore me Savior-God.

10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord has taken me to himself.

11 Teach me, O Lord, in your way, and guide me in a right path, because of my enemies.

12 Deliver me not over to the desire of them that afflict me; for unjust witnesses have risen up against me, and injustice has lied within herself.

13 I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and let your heart be strengthened: yes wait on the Lord.