Psalms 27

1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold 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 came upon me to eat up my flesh, even mine 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 a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise up against me, even then will I 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 have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the graciousness of the LORD, and to visit early 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 He concealeth me in His pavilion in the day of evil; He hideth me in the covert of His tent; He lifteth 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 shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; and I will offer in His tabernacle sacrifices with trumpet-sound; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto 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, when I call with my voice, and be gracious unto me, and answer me.

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

8 In Thy behalf my heart hath said: 'Seek ye My face'; Thy face, LORD, will I seek.

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 hast been my help; cast me not off, neither 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 For though my father and my mother have forsaken me, the LORD 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 LORD; and lead me in an even path, because of them that lie in wait for me.

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 unto the will of mine adversaries; for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out violence.

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 If I had not believed to look upon 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 strong, and let thy heart take courage; yea, wait thou for the LORD.

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