Psalms 27
The LORD Is My Salvation
Of David.
1When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.2Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
3One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
4For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.
5Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.
6Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.
7My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
8Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.
9Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
10Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
11Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
12Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
13Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!