Psalm 27
My Stronghold
Of David.
1 The LORD is my light and my salvation—
whom should I fear? g
The LORD is the stronghold of my life—
whom should I dread? h
2 When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh, i
my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell. j
3 Though an army deploys against me,
my heart will not be afraid;
though a war breaks out against me,
I will still be confident. k
4 I have asked one thing from the LORD;
it is what I desire:
to dwell in the house of the LORD
all the days of my life, l
gazing on the beauty of the LORD m
and seeking him in his temple. n
5 For he will conceal me in his shelter
in the day of adversity;
he will hide me under the cover of his tent;
he will set me high on a rock. o
above my enemies around me; p
I will offer sacrifices in his tent with shouts of joy. q
I will sing and make music to the LORD. r
7 LORD, hear my voice when I call;
be gracious to me and answer me. s
8 My heart says this about you:
“Seek N his face.”
LORD, I will seek your face. t
9 Do not hide your face from me; u
do not turn your servant away in anger. v
You have been my helper; w
do not leave me or abandon me,
God of my salvation.
10 Even if my father and mother abandon me,
the LORD cares for me. x
show me your way, LORD,
and lead me on a level path. y
12 Do not give me over to the will of my foes,
for false witnesses rise up against me,
breathing violence. z
13 I am certain that I will see the LORD’S goodness
in the land of the living. a
be strong, and let your heart be courageous. b
Wait for the LORD. c