Psalms 27

1 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.

Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?

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

When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.

3 [Even] if an army surrounds me, I [SYN] will not be afraid. [Even] if they attack me, I will trust [in God].

Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

4 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].

One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

5 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).

For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

6 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.

Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

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

Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.

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

My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

9 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].

Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.

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

Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.

11 Yahweh, teach me to do what you want me to do, and lead me on a safe path because I have many enemies.

Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.

12 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.

Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.

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

Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.

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

Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!