27:1 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?
27:2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, [Or to slander me] when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall.
27:3 Though an army besiege me, my heart will not fear though war break out against me, even then will I be confident.
27:4 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.
27:5 For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a rock.
27:6 Then my head will be exalted above the enemies who surround me at his tabernacle will I sacrifice with shouts of joy I will sing and make music to the LORD.
27:7 Hear my voice when I call, O LORD be merciful to me and answer me.
27:8 My heart says of you, Seek his [Or To you, O my heart, he has said, Seek my] face! Your face, LORD, I will seek.
27:9 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, O God my Saviour.
27:10 Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
27:11 Teach me your way, O LORD lead me in a straight path because of my oppressors.
27:12 Do not hand me over to the desire of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
27:13 I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
27:14 Wait for the LORD be strong and take heart and wait for the LORD.28 OF DAVID.