1 Of David.The Lord is my light and my salvation;whom should I fear?The Lord is my life’s refuge;of whom should I be afraid?
2 When evildoers come at meto devour my flesh,These my enemies and foesthemselves stumble and fall.
3 Though an army encamp against me,my heart does not fear;Though war be waged against me,even then do I trust.
4 One thing I ask of the Lord;this I seek:To dwell in the Lord’s houseall the days of my life,To gaze on the Lord’s beauty,to visit his temple.
5 For God will hide me in his shelterin time of trouble,He will conceal me in the cover of his tent;and set me high upon a rock.
6 Even now my head is held highabove my enemies on every side!I will offer in his tentsacrifices with shouts of joy;I will sing and chant praise to the Lord.
7 Hear my voice, Lord, when I call;have mercy on me and answer me.
8 “Come,” says my heart, “seek his face”;your face, Lord, do I seek!
9 Do not hide your face from me;do not repel your servant in anger.You are my salvation; do not cast me off;do not forsake me, God my savior!
10 Even if my father and mother forsake me,the Lord will take me in.
11 Lord, show me your way;lead me on a level pathbecause of my enemies.
12 Do not abandon me to the desire of my foes;malicious and lying witnesses have risen against me.
13 I believe I shall see the Lord’s goodnessin the land of the living.
14 Wait for the Lord, take courage;be stouthearted, wait for the Lord!