Psalm 27

1Yahweh is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2When evildoers draw near to devour my flesh, my adversaries and enemies against me, they stumble and fall.

3Though an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear; though war rises against me, in this I am confident.

4One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I seek: to dwell in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of Yahweh and to inquire in his temple.

5For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of evil; he will conceal me in the hiding place of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock.

6And now my head will be exalted above my enemies on every side; in his tabernacle I will offer joyful sacrifices, I will sing and I will sing praises to Yahweh.

7Hear, Yahweh, my voice when I call; be gracious to me and answer me.

8When you said, "Seek my face," my heart replied to you, "I will seek your face, Yahweh."

9Do not hide your face from me; do not turn your servant away in anger. You have been my help. Do not abandon me or forsake me, God of my salvation.

10Though my father and my mother forsake me, Yahweh will gather me in.

11Teach me your way, Yahweh, and guide me along a level path because of my enemies.

12Do not hand me over to the appetite of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me who breathe out violence.

13I would have fainted had I not believed I would see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living.

14Hope in Yahweh; be strong, and let him strengthen your heart; hope in Yahweh.