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Psalms • Chapter 27
1
The LORD is my light and my salvation —<br>so why should I be afraid?<br>The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger,<br>so why should I tremble?<br>
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When evil people come to devour me,<br>when my enemies and foes attack me,<br>they will stumble and fall.<br>
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Though a mighty army surrounds me,<br>my heart will not be afraid.<br>Even if I am attacked,<br>I will remain confident.<br>
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The one thing I ask of the LORD —<br>the thing I seek most —<br>is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,<br>delighting in the LORD’s perfections<br>and meditating in his Temple.<br>
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For he will conceal me there when troubles come;<br>he will hide me in his sanctuary.<br>He will place me out of reach on a high rock.<br>
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Then I will hold my head high<br>above my enemies who surround me.<br>At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,<br>singing and praising the LORD with music.<br>
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Hear me as I pray, O LORD.<br>Be merciful and answer me!<br>
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My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”<br>And my heart responds, “LORD, I am coming.”<br>
9
Do not turn your back on me.<br>Do not reject your servant in anger.<br>You have always been my helper.<br>Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,<br>O God (Elohim) of my salvation!<br>
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Even if my father and mother abandon me,<br>the LORD will hold me close.<br>
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Teach me how to live, O LORD.<br>Lead me along the right path,<br>for my enemies are waiting for me.<br>
12
Do not let me fall into their hands.<br>For they accuse me of things I’ve never done;<br>with every breath they threaten me with violence.<br>
13
Yet I am confident I will see the LORD’s goodness<br>while I am here in the land of the living.<br>
14
Wait patiently for the LORD.<br>Be brave and courageous.<br>Yes, wait patiently for the LORD.<br>
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