Psalmorum 27

1 Psalmus David priusquam liniretur. Dominus illuminatio mea, et salus mea, quem timebo? Dominus protector vitæ meæ, a quo trepidabo?

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 Dum appropiant super me nocentes, ut edant carnes meas: Qui tribulant me inimici mei, ipsi infirmati sunt et ceciderunt.

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

3 Si consistant adversum me castra, non timebit cor meum. Si exurgat adversum me prælium, in hoc ego sperabo.

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

4 Unam petii a Domino, hanc requiram, ut inhabitem in domo Domini omnibus diebus vitæ meæ: Ut videam voluptatem Domini, et visitem templum eius.

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 Quoniam abscondit me in tabernaculo suo: in die malorum protexit me in abscondito tabernaculi sui.

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 In petra exaltavit me: et nunc exaltavit caput meum super inimicos meos. Circuivi, et immolavi in tabernaculo eius hostiam vociferationis: cantabo, et psalmum dicam Domino.

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 Exaudi Domine vocem meam, qua clamavi ad te: miserere mei, et exaudi me.

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

8 Tibi dixit cor meum, exquisivit te facies mea: faciem tuam Domine requiram.

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

9 Ne avertas faciem tuam a me: ne declines in ira a servo tuo. Adiutor meus esto: ne derelinquas me, neque despicias me Deus salutaris meus.

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 Quoniam pater meus, et mater mea dereliquerunt me: Dominus autem assumpsit me.

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

11 Legem pone mihi Domine in via tua: et dirige me in semitam rectam propter inimicos meos.

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

12 Ne tradideris me in animas tribulantium me: quoniam insurrexerunt in me testes iniqui, et mentita est iniquitas sibi.

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 Credo videre bona Domini in terra viventium.

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

14 Expecta Dominum, viriliter age: et confortetur cor tuum, et sustine Dominum.

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