Psalms 27

1 “A psalm of David.” The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the shield 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 came upon me to devour me, Even my persecutors and enemies, 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 against me, yet 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 the LORD; that do I yet seek; That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the grace of the LORD, And to gaze upon 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; Yea, in the secret place of his tabernacle will he shelter me; He will set me 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 Yea, already doth he lift my head above my enemies, who are around me; Therefore in his tabernacle will I offer sacrifices with the sound of trumpets; I will sing, yea, with instruments of music I will give praise 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 my voice, O LORD! when I cry unto thee; Have pity upon me, and answer me!

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

8 When I think of thy precept, “Seek ye my face!” Thy face, LORD, do I seek.

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

9 O hide not thou thy face from me; Cast not thy servant away in displeasure! Thou hast been my help, do not leave me; Do not forsake me, O God, my helper!

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 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 the right 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 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries! For false witnesses have risen up against me, And such as breathe out injustice.

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 trust that I shall see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Hope thou in the LORD!

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

14 Be of good courage; let thy heart be strong; Hope thou in the LORD!

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