1.8 KiB
Psalm 27
- The LORD is my light and my salvation--
so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger,
so why should I tremble?
- When evil people come to devour me,
when my enemies and foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
- Though a mighty army surrounds me,
my heart will not be afraid.
Even if I am attacked,
I will remain confident.
- The one thing I ask of the LORD--
the thing I seek most-- is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD's perfections
and meditating in his Temple.
- For he will conceal me there when troubles come;
he will hide me in his sanctuary.
He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
- Then I will hold my head high
above my enemies who surround me.
At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the LORD with music.
- Hear me as I pray, O LORD.
Be merciful and answer me!
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My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me." And my heart responds, "LORD, I am coming."
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Do not turn your back on me.
Do not reject your servant in anger.
You have always been my helper.
Don't leave me now; don't abandon me,
O God of my salvation!
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Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close.
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Teach me how to live, O LORD.
Lead me along the right path,
for my enemies are waiting for me.
- Do not let me fall into their hands.
For they accuse me of things I've never done;
with every breath they threaten me with violence.
- Yet I am confident I will see the LORD's goodness
while I am here in the land of the living.
- Wait patiently for the LORD.
Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.