Psalms 27

1 [By David.] YHWH is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? YHWH 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 evildoers came at 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 is deployed 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 YHWH, that I will seek after, that I may dwell in the house of YHWH all the days of my life, to see YHWH's beauty, 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 keep me secretly in his pavilion. In the covert of his tabernacle he will hide me. He will lift 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 Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to 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, YHWH, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also on me, and answer me.

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

8 My heart said of you, "Seek his face." Your face, YHWH, I will seek.

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

9 Do not hide your face from me. Do not put your servant away in anger. You have been my help. Do not abandon me, neither forsake me, 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 YHWH will take me up.

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

11 Teach me your way, YHWH. Lead me in a straight 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 Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me, 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 I am still confident of this: I will 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 for YHWH. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for YHWH.

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