Psalms 27

1 [A Psalm] of David, before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my Saviour; whom shall I fear? the Lord is the defender 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 evil-doers drew near against me to eat up my flesh, my persecutors and mine enemies, they fainted and fell.

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

3 Though an army should set itself in array against me, my heart shall not be afraid: though war should rise up against me, in this am I 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 have I asked of the Lord, this will I earnestly seek: that I should dwell in the house of the Lord, all the days of my life, that I should behold the fair beauty of the Lord, and survey 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 mine afflictions he hid me in his tabernacle: he sheltered me in the secret of his tabernacle; he set me up on 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, behold, he has lifted up mine head over mine enemies: I went round and offered in his tabernacle the sacrifice of joy; I will sing even sing psalms to the Lord.

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 Lord, my voice which I have uttered aloud: pity me, and listen to me.

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

8 My heart said to you, I have diligently sought your face: your face, O Lord, I will seek.

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

9 Turn not your face away from me, turn not you away from your servant in anger: be you my helper, forsake me not; and, O God my Saviour, overlook me not.

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 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the Lord has taken me to himself.

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

11 Teach me, O Lord, in your way, and guide me in a right path, because of mine 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 desire of them that afflict me; for unjust witnesses have risen up against me, and injustice has lied within herself.

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 the Lord 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 on the Lord: be of good courage, and let your heart be strengthened: yes wait on the Lord.

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