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 salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength 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.

When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, [even] mine adversaries and my foes, they 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 host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, even then 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 have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to 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 in the day of trouble he shall keep me secretly in his pavilion: in the covert of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall lift me up 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.

And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; and I will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD.

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

Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.

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

[When thou saidst], Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, LORD, will 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 thy face from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

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

For my father and my mother have forsaken 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 thy way, O LORD; and lead me in a plain path, because of mine 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 unto the will of mine adversaries: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.

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

[I had fainted], unless I had believed 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 on the LORD: be strong, and let thine heart take courage; yea, wait thou on the LORD.