1 A psalm of David.The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid?The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger,so why should I tremble?
2 When evil people come to devour me,when my enemies and foes attack me,they will stumble and fall.
3 Though a mighty army surrounds me,my heart will not be afraid.Even if I am attacked,I will remain confident.
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.
11 Teach me how to live, O Lord.Lead me along the right path,for my enemies are waiting for me.
12 Do not let me fall into their hands.For they accuse me of things I’ve never done;with every breath they threaten me with violence.
13 Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodnesswhile I am here in the land of the living.
14 Wait patiently for the Lord.Be brave and courageous.Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.