Salmos 27

1 Yavé es mi Luz y mi Salvación, ¿De quién temeré? Yavé es la Fortaleza de mi vida, ¿De quién me aterrorizaré?

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 Cuando se juntaron contra mí los perversos para devorar mi carne, Mis adversarios y mis enemigos tropezaron y cayeron.

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

3 Aunque un ejército acampe contra mí, No temerá mi corazón. Aunque contra mí se levante guerra, Yo estaré confiado.

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

4 Una cosa le pedí a Yavé. Ésta buscaré: Que esté yo en la Casa de Yavé todos los días de mi vida, Para contemplar la hermosura de Yavé Y para meditar en su Templo.

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 Porque Él me esconderá en su Tabernáculo en el día del mal. Me ocultará en lo reservado de su Tabernáculo. Me pondrá en alto sobre una roca.

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 Mi cabeza será levantada sobre mis enemigos que estén alrededor, Y en su Tabernáculo ofreceré sacrificios con clamor de júbilo. Cantaré, sí, entonaré salmos a Yavé.

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 ¡Escucha, oh Yavé, cuando clamo con mi voz! ¡Ten compasión de mí y respóndeme!

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

8 Mi corazón me dice de Ti: ¡Busca su rostro! Tu rostro buscaré, oh Yavé.

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

9 No escondas tu rostro de mí, Ni rechaces con ira a tu esclavo. Has sido mi Ayuda. No me abandones Ni me desampares, Oh ʼElohim de mi salvación.

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 Aunque mi padre y mi madre me abandonen, Yavé me recogerá.

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

11 Enséñame, oh Yavé, tu camino, Y guíame por senda llana, a causa de mis enemigos.

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

12 No me entregues a la voluntad de mis adversarios, Porque se levantaron contra mí testigos falsos que respiran violencia.

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 Hubiera yo desmayado Si no creyera que veré la bondad de Yavé en la tierra de los vivientes.

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

14 Espera a Yavé. ¡Sé fortalecido y aliéntese tu corazón! ¡Sí, espera a Yavé!

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