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 exsurgat 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 ejus.

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 ejus 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. Adjutor 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]!