Psalm 27

 ¹ The Lord is my light and the one who saves me.
       So why should I fear anyone?
    The Lord protects my life.
       So why should I be afraid?
 ² Evil people may try to destroy my body.
       My enemies and those who hate me attack me,
    but they are overwhelmed and defeated.
 ³ If an army surrounds me,
       I will not be afraid.
    If war breaks out,
       I will trust the Lord.

 ⁴ I ask only one thing from the Lord.
       This is what I want:
    Let me live in the Lord's house
       all my life.
    Let me see the Lord's beauty
       and look with my own eyes at his Temple.
 ⁵ During danger he will keep me safe in his shelter.
       He will hide me in his Holy Tent,
       or he will keep me safe on a high mountain.
 ⁶ My head is higher than my enemies around me.
    I will offer joyful sacrifices in his Holy Tent.
       I will sing and praise the Lord.

 ⁷ Lord, hear me when I call;
       have mercy and answer me.
 ⁸ My heart said of you, "Go, worship him."
       So I come to worship you, Lord.
 ⁹ Do not turn away from me.
       Do not turn your servant away in anger;
       you have helped me.
    Do not push me away or leave me alone,
       God, my Savior.
 ¹⁰ If my father and mother leave me,
       the Lord will take me in.
 ¹¹ Lord, teach me your ways,
       and guide me to do what is right
       because I have enemies.
 ¹² Do not hand me over to my enemies,
       because they tell lies about me
       and say they will hurt me.

 ¹³ I truly believe
       I will live to see the Lord's goodness.
 ¹⁴ Wait for the Lord's help.
       Be strong and brave,
       and wait for the Lord's help. (Psalm 27, New Century Version) Pin It Now!