Psalm 27

The LORD’s my saviour and my light—

who will make me dismayed?

The LORD’s the stronghold of my life—

why should I be afraid?

When evildoers threaten me

to take my life away,

My adversaries and my foes

will stumble in that day.

Although an army hems me in,

my heart will feel no dread;

Though war against me should arise,

I will lift up my head.

One thing I’ll plead before the LORD,

and this I’ll seek always:

That I may come within God’s house

and dwell there all my days—

That on the beauty of the LORD

I constantly may gaze,

And in his house may seek to know

direction in his ways.

For in his dwelling he will keep

me safe in troubled days;

Within his tent he’ll shelter me,

and on a rock me raise.

My head will then be lifted high

above my enemies;

And in his tent I’ll sacrifice

with shouts of joy and praise.

LORD, hear me when I call to you;

be merciful and speak!

“Come, seek my face!” you told my heart;

your face, LORD, I will seek.

O do not hide your face from me,

and do not turn aside

Your servant in your righteous wrath,

for you have been my guide.

O God my Saviour, leave me not;

do not reject my plea.

My parents may forsake me, LORD,

but you will welcome me.

Teach me, O LORD, how I should live,

and lead me in your way;

Make straight my path, because my foes

oppress me every day.

Give me not over to the will

of vehement enemies;

For liars rise to slander me

and breathe out cruelties.

Yet I am sure that in this life

God’s goodness I will see.

Wait for the LORD; be strong, take heart.

For him wait patiently.