4 The one thing I ask of the lord—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the lord all the days of my life,delighting in the lord’s perfectionsand meditating in his Temple.
5 For he will conceal me there when troubles come;he will hide me in his sanctuary.He will place me out of reach on a high rock.
6 Then I will hold my head highabove my enemies who surround me.At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy,singing and praising the lord with music.
7 Hear me as I pray, O lord.Be merciful and answer me!
8 My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.”And my heart responds, “lord, I am coming.”
9 Do not turn your back on me.Do not reject your servant in anger.You have always been my helper.Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me,O God of my salvation!
10 Even if my father and mother abandon me,the lord will hold me close.