Psalms 27

1 Jehovah is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the strength of my life, of whom shall I be afraid?

Yahweh is the one who gives light [to my soul/spirit] and the one who saves me, so I do not [RHQ] need to be afraid of anyone. Yahweh is the one to whom I go for refuge, so I will never be afraid.

2 When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, even my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

When those who do evil come near me to attack me, they stumble and fall down.

3 Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.

[Even] if an army surrounds me, I [SYN] will not be afraid. [Even] if they attack me, I will trust [in God].

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

There is one thing that I have requested from Yahweh; this is the one thing that I desire: That I may worship in Yahweh’s house/temple every day of my life, and see that Yahweh is wonderful and inquire [what he wants me to do].

5 For in the day of trouble he will hide me in his pavilion. In the covert of his tabernacle he will hide me. He will lift me up upon a rock.

He will protect me when I have troubles; he will keep me safe in his Sacred Tent. He will set me safely (on a high rock/in a secure place).

6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies round about me. And I will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy. I will sing, yea, I will sing praises to Jehovah.

Then I will triumph over [IDM] my enemies. I will shout joyfully as I offer sacrifices in his Sacred Tent, and I will praise Yahweh as I sing.

7 Hear, O Jehovah, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

Yahweh, listen to me while I pray. Be kind to me and answer my prayer.

8 My heart said to thee, I have sought thy face. O Jehovah, I will seek thy face.

I sensed that I heard you say, “Come and worship me [IDM],” so, Yahweh, I will worship you.

9 Hide not thy face from me. Put not thy servant away in anger. Thou have been my help. Cast me not off, nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.

I am your servant; Do not be angry with me and turn away from me. You have always helped me. You are the one who has saved me, so do not abandon me [now].

10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then Jehovah will take me up.

[Even] if my father and mother desert me, you will take care of [IDM] me.

11 Teach me thy way, O Jehovah, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies.

Yahweh, teach me to do what you want me to do, and lead me on a safe path because I have many enemies.

12 Deliver me not over to the will of my adversaries. For false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

Do not allow my enemies to do to me what they want; they say many false things about me and [threaten to do] violent things to me.

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

But I know that because I trust in you you will be good to me as long as I live.

14 Wait for Jehovah. Be strong, and let thy heart take courage. Yea, wait thou for Jehovah.

So trust in Yahweh, [all of you]! Be strong and courageous, and wait expectantly for him [to help you]!