Of David.
1 TheLordis my light and my salvation—
whom shall I fear?
TheLordis the stronghold of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When the wicked advance against me
# to devourme,
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 theLord,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of theLord
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of theLord
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 theLord.
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,
theLordwill 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 theLord
in the land of the living.
14 Wait for theLord;
be strong and take heart
and wait for theLord.
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