27:1 By David: Adonai is my light and salvation; whom do I need to fear? Adonai is the stronghold of my life; of whom should I be afraid?
27:2 When evildoers assailed me to devour my flesh, my adversaries and foes, they stumbled and fell.
27:3 If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear; if war breaks out against me, even then I will keep trusting.
27:4 Just one thing have I asked of Adonai; only this will I seek: to live in the house of Adonai all the days of my life, to see the beauty of Adonai and visit in his temple.
27:5 For he will conceal me in his shelter on the day of trouble, he will hide me in the folds of his tent, he will set me high on a rock.
27:6 Then my head will be lifted up above my surrounding foes, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, sing praises to Adonai.
27:7 Listen, Adonai, to my voice when I cry; show favor to me; and answer me.
27:8 “My heart said of you, ‘Seek my face.’” Your face, Adonai, I will seek.
27:9 Do not hide your face from me, don’t turn your servant away in anger. You are my help; don’t abandon me; don’t leave me, God my savior.
27:10 Even though my father and mother have left me, Adonai will care for me.
27:11 Teach me your way, Adonai; lead me on a level path because of my enemies —
27:12 don’t give me up to the whims of my foes; for false witnesses have risen against me, also those who are breathing violence.
27:13 If I hadn’t believed that I would see Adonai’s goodness in the land of the living, . . .
27:14 Put your hope in Adonai, be strong, and let your heart take courage! Yes, put your hope in Adonai!
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