Psalm 27, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION
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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?
 

2

When evil men advance against me
to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
 

3

Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

7

Hear my voice when I call, O 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,
O God my Saviour.
 

10

Though my father and mother forsake me,
the LORD will receive me.
 

11

Teach me your way, O 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,
breathing out violence.
 

13

I am still confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.
 

14

Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.