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.
A psalm of David. The Lord is my light and my saviour; whom then should I fear? The Lord protects my life; whom then should I dread?
2 When those who do evil come near me to attack me, they stumble and fall down.
When the wicked drew near to assail me and eat up my flesh, it was those who distressed and opposed me who 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 against me a host should encamp, yet my heart would be fearless: though battle should rise up against me, still would I be trustful.
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 have I asked of the Lord, and that do I long for – To live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the grace of the Lord and inquire 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 he will hide me in his shelter in the day of misfortune. In his sheltering tent he hides me: he lifts me up on 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.
And now that my head he has lifted above my encircling foes, I will march round the altar and sacrifice, shouting with joy, in his tent, making music and song to the Lord.
7 Yahweh, listen to me while I pray. Be kind to me and answer my prayer.
Hear, O Lord, my loud cry, and graciously answer me.
8 I sensed that I heard you say, “Come and worship me [IDM],” so, Yahweh, I will worship you.
My heart has said to you, ‘Your face, O Lord, I 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, reject not your servant in anger: for you have been my help. Abandon me not, nor forsake me, O God of my help:
10 [Even] if my father and mother desert me, you will take care of [IDM] me.
for father and mother have left me; but the Lord will take 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.
Teach me your way, O Lord: lead me in an even 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.
Give me not up, O Lord, unto the rage of my foes; for against me have risen false witnesses, breathing out cruelty.
13 But I know that because I trust in you you will be good to me as long as I live.
Firm is the faith I cherish, that I, in the land of the living, will yet see the goodness of God.
14 So trust in Yahweh, [all of you]! Be strong and courageous, and wait expectantly for him [to help you]!
Let your heart be courageous and strong, and wait on the Lord.
