Psalms 27

1Of David. GOD is my light and my help;whom should I fear? GOD is the stronghold of my life,whom should I dread?

2When evildoers assail meto devour my flesh—it is they, my foes and my enemies,who stumble and fall.

3Should an army besiege me,my heart would have no fear;should war beset me,still would I be confident.

4One thing I ask of GOD,only that do I seek:to live in GOD’s houseall the days of my life,to gaze upon GOD’s beauty,to frequent the temple.

5I will be sheltered in God’s pavilionon an evil day,granted the protection of God’s tent,and raised up high upon a rock.

6Now is my head highover my enemies round about;I sacrifice in that tent with shouts of joy,singing and chanting a hymn to GOD.

7Hear, O ETERNAL One, when I cry aloud;have mercy on me, answer me.

8In Your behalf my heart says:“Seek My face!”O ETERNAL One, I seek Your face.

9Do not hide Your face from me;do not thrust aside Your servant in anger;You have ever been my help.Do not forsake me, do not abandon me,O God, my deliverer.

10Though my father and mother abandon me, GOD will take me in.

11Show me Your way, O ETERNAL One,and lead me on a level pathbecause of my watchful foes.

12Do not subject me to the will of my foes,for false witnesses and unjust accusershave appeared against me.

13Had I not the assurancethat I would enjoy GOD’s goodnessin the land of the living…

14Look to GOD;be strong and of good courage!O look to GOD!