Psalms 27

1 YHWH is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? YHWH 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 the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

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

3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, in this 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 desired of YHWH, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of YHWH all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of YHWH, 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 time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set 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 mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me: therefore will I offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto YHWH.

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 YHWH, 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 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, YHWH, 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 far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O Elohim 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 YHWH 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 YHWH, and lead me in a plain 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 unto the will of mine enemies: 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 had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of YHWH 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 YHWH: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on YHWH.

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