Psalms 27
1 A psalm of David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? Yahweh is my life's refuge; whom should I dread?
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 evildoers approached me to devour my flesh, my adversaries and my enemies stumbled and fell.
When those who do evil come near me to attack me, they stumble and fall down.
3 Though an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear; though war rises up against me, even then I will remain 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 asked of Yahweh, and I will seek that: that I may live in the house of Yahweh all the days of my life, to see the beauty of Yahweh and to meditate in 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 shelter; in the cover of his tent he will conceal me. He will lift me high on 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 Then my head will be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent! I will sing and make songs to Yahweh!
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, Yahweh, my voice when I cry out! Have mercy on me, and answer me!
Yahweh, listen to me while I pray. Be kind to me and answer my prayer.
8 My heart says about you, “Seek his face!” I seek your face, Yahweh!
I sensed that I heard you say, “Come and worship me [IDM],” so, Yahweh, I will worship you.
9 Do not hide your face from me; do not turn your servant away in anger! You have been my helper; do not forsake me or abandon me, God of my salvation!
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 Even if my father and my mother forsake me, Yahweh will take me in.
[Even] if my father and mother desert me, you will take care of [IDM] me.
11 Teach me your way, Yahweh! Lead me on a level 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 Do not give me up to the desires of my enemies, for false witnesses have risen up against me, and they breathe out violence!
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 What would have happened to me if I had not believed that I would see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living?
But I know that because I trust in you you will be good to me as long as I live.
14 Wait for Yahweh; be strong, and let your heart be courageous! Wait for Yahweh!
So trust in Yahweh, [all of you]! Be strong and courageous, and wait expectantly for him [to help you]!
