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.

The psalm of David before he was anointed. The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear? The Lord is the protector of my life: of whom shall I be afraid?

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

Whilst the wicked draw near against me, to eat my flesh. My enemies that trouble me, have themselves been weakened, and have fallen.

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

If armies in camp should stand together against me, my heart shall not fear. If a battle should rise up against me, in this will I be confident.

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 will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. That I may see the delight of the Lord, and may visit 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 he hath hidden me in his tabernacle; in the day of evils, he hath protected me in the secret place of his tabernacle.

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.

He hath exalted me upon a rock: and now he hath lifted up my head above my enemies. I have gone round, and have offered up in his tabernacle a sacrifice of jubilation: I will sing, and recite a psalm to the Lord.

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

Hear, O Lord, my voice, with which I have cried to thee: have mercy on me and hear me.

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

My heart hath said to thee: My face hath sought thee: thy face, O Lord, will I still 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].

Turn not away thy face from me; decline not in thy wrath from thy servant. Be thou my helper, forsake me not; do not thou despise me, O God my Saviour.

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

For my father and my mother have left me: but the Lord hath taken me up.

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

Set me, O Lord, a law in thy way, and guide me in the right path, because of my enemies.

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.

Deliver me not over to the will of them that trouble me; for unjust witnesses have risen up against me; and iniquity hath lied to itself.

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

I believe to see the good things 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]!

Expect the Lord, do manfully, and let thy heart take courage, and wait thou for the Lord.