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27:1  Of David. The Lord is my light and the one who saves me. So why should I fear anyone? The Lord protects my life. So why should I be afraid?
27:2  Evil people may try to destroy my body. My enemies and those who hate me attack me, but they are overwhelmed and defeated.
27:3  If an army surrounds me, I will not be afraid. If war breaks out, I will trust the Lord.
27:4  I ask only one thing from the Lord. This is what I want: Let me live in the Lord’s house all my life. Let me see the Lord’s beauty and look with my own eyes at his Temple.
27:5  During danger he will keep me safe in his shelter. He will hide me in his Holy Tent, or he will keep me safe on a high mountain.
27:6  My head is higher than my enemies around me. I will offer joyful sacrifices in his Holy Tent. I will sing and praise the Lord.
27:7  Lord, hear me when I call; have mercy and answer me.
27:8  My heart said of you, “Go, worship him.” So I come to worship you, Lord.
27:9  Do not turn away from me. Do not turn your servant away in anger; you have helped me. Do not push me away or leave me alone, God, my Savior.
27:10  If my father and mother leave me, the Lord will take me in.
27:11  Lord, teach me your ways, and guide me to do what is right because I have enemies.
27:12  Do not hand me over to my enemies, because they tell lies about me and say they will hurt me.
27:13  I truly believe I will live to see the Lord’s goodness.
27:14  Wait for the Lord’s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord’s help.