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27:1  Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom should I be afraid?
27:2  When evildoers close in on me to devour my flesh, it is they, my adversaries and enemies, who stumble and fall.
27:3  Even if an army encamps against me, my heart will not succumb to fear; even if war breaks out against me, I will not have my trust shaken.
27:4  There is only one thing I ask of the Lord, just one thing I seek: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, so that I may enjoy the beauty of the Lord and gaze on his temple.
27:5  For he will hide me in his shelter in times of trouble. He will conceal me under the cover of his tent and place me high upon a rock.
27:6  Even now my head is raised high above my enemies who surround me. In his tent I will offer sacrifices with joyous shouts; I will sing and chant praise to the Lord.
27:7  O Lord, hear my voice when I cry out; be merciful to me and answer me.
27:8  My heart says of you, “Seek his face.” It is your face, O Lord, that I seek;
27:9  do not hide your face from me. Do not turn away your servant in anger, you who have been my help. Do not reject or forsake me, O God, my Savior.
27:10  Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will gather me up.
27:11  Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me along a level path because of my enemies.
27:12  Do not abandon me to the will of my adversaries, for lying witnesses have risen against me, breathing forth violence in their malice.
27:13  I am confident that I will behold the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.
27:14  Place your hope in the Lord: be strong and courageous in your heart, and place your hope in the Lord.