¹ The LORD is my light and my salvation —
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?
² When the wicked advance against me
to devour me,
it is my enemies and my foes
who will stumble and fall.
³ Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then I will be confident.
⁴ One thing I ask from the LORD,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the LORD
and to seek him in his temple.
⁵ For in the day of trouble
he will keep me safe in his dwelling;
he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent
and set me high upon a rock.
⁶ Then my head will be exalted
above the enemies who surround me;
at his sacred tent I will sacrifice with shouts of joy;
I will sing and make music to the LORD.
⁷ Hear my voice when I call, LORD;
be merciful to me and answer me.
⁸ My heart says of you, “Seek his face! ”
Your face, LORD, I will seek.
⁹ Do not hide your face from me,
do not turn your servant away in anger;
you have been my helper.
Do not reject me or forsake me,
God my Savior.
¹⁰ Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.
¹¹ Teach me your way, LORD;
lead me in a straight path
because of my oppressors.
¹² Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
spouting malicious accusations.
¹³ I remain confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.
¹⁴ Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.

Psalm 27

 Lord, my light and my salvation,

Whom have I to fear?

You protect me from all danger,

You are always near.

Evil men may come against me,

They will trip and fall :

Mighty armies may confront me,

You come at my call.

One thing I desire from you,

For this joy I strive,

To behold you in your temple,

In your presence live.

There to gaze upon your beauty,

In your glory bask;

There to soak up your perfection,

This is all I ask.

Then when trouble comes upon me,

In your temple hide,

High upon a rock for safety

‘Neath your wings abide.

Enemies can never touch me

When I’m in your care,

Sheltered in your glorious presence,

I’m protected there.

I will bring you sacrifices,

Sing your praise with joy

When you listen to my pleading

And your help employ.

I have heard you calling to me,

“Come and seek my face.”

Now my heart will gladly answer,

“Yes, Lord, by your grace.”

Do not hide when I am seeking:

In your anger, turn:

Through my trials you have helped me,

For your help I yearn.

You’re the God of my salvation,

Don’t forsake me now:

Father, mother may abandon;

That you’ll never do.

Waiting enemies surround me! 

Tell me what to do.

Keep me from their wicked clutches

For I trust in you.

They accuse, though I’m not guilty,

Plotting cruelty.

Lord, I wait for your salvation;

Come and rescue me.

Hope wells up in expectation.

You will save me, Lord;

Once again I’ll see your goodness

Promised by your word.

O my soul, be not impatient;

Quietly wait for Him:

In His time He’ll come and save you,

Let not faith grow dim.