27:1 [Of David.] 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 evildoers assail me to eat up my flesh, my adversaries and foes, it is they who stumble and fall. 27:3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident. 27:4 One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: 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 inquire in his temple. 27:5 For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will lift me high upon a rock. 27:6 And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD. 27:7 Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! 27:8 You have said, "Seek my face." My heart says to you, "Your face, LORD, do I seek." 27:9 Hide not your face from me. Turn not your servant away in anger, O you who have been my help. Cast me not off; forsake me not, O God of my salvation! 27:10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the LORD will take me in. 27:11 Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 27:12 Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence. 27:13 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! 27:14 Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD!