Psalms 27

1[A Psalm] of David. YHWH is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? YHWH is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

2When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh, Even mine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

3Though a host should encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war should rise up against me, Even then will I be confident.

4One thing have I asked of YHWH, that will I seek after: That I may dwell in the house of YHWH all the days of my life, To behold the graciousness of YHWH, and to visit early in His temple.

5For He concealeth me in His pavilion in the day of evil; He hideth me in the covert of His tent; He lifteth me up upon a rock.

6And now shall my head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; And I will offer in His tabernacle sacrifices with trumpet-sound; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto YHWH.

7Hear, O YHWH, when I call with my voice, And be gracious unto me, and answer me.

8In Thy behalf my heart hath said: ‘Seek ye My face’; Thy face, YHWH, will I seek.

9Hide not Thy face far from me; Put not Thy servant away in anger; Thou hast been my help; Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.

10For though my father and my mother have forsaken me, YHWH will take me up.

11Teach me Thy way, O YHWH; And lead me in an even path, Because of them that lie in wait for me.

12Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries; For false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out violence.

13If I had not believed to look upon the goodness of YHWH In the land of the living!—

14Wait on YHWH; Be strong, and let thy heart take courage; Yea, wait thou for YHWH.