Psalms 27

1 By David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?

Yahweh is the one who gives light [to my soul/spirit] and the one who saves me, so I do not [RHQ] need to be afraid of anyone. Yahweh is the one to whom I go for refuge, so I will never be afraid.

2 When evildoers came at me to eat up my flesh, even my adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.

When those who do evil come near me to attack me, they stumble and fall down.

3 Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, even then I will be confident.

[Even] if an army surrounds me, I [SYN] will not be afraid. [Even] if they attack me, I will trust [in God].

4 One thing I have asked of Yahweh, that I will seek after: that I may dwell in Yahweh’s house all the days of my life, to see Yahweh’s beauty, and to inquire in his temple.

There is one thing that I have requested from Yahweh; this is the one thing that I desire: That I may worship in Yahweh’s house/temple every day of my life, and see that Yahweh is wonderful and inquire [what he wants me to do].

5 For in the day of trouble, he will keep me secretly in his pavilion. In the secret place of his tabernacle, he will hide me. He will lift me up on a rock.

He will protect me when I have troubles; he will keep me safe in his Sacred Tent. He will set me safely (on a high rock/in a secure place).

6 Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me. I will offer sacrifices of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to Yahweh.

Then I will triumph over [IDM] my enemies. I will shout joyfully as I offer sacrifices in his Sacred Tent, and I will praise Yahweh as I sing.

7 Hear, Yahweh, when I cry with my voice. Have mercy also on me, and answer me.

Yahweh, listen to me while I pray. Be kind to me and answer my prayer.

8 When you said, “Seek my face,” my heart said to you, “I will seek your face, Yahweh.”

I sensed that I heard you say, “Come and worship me [IDM],” so, Yahweh, I will worship you.

9 Don’t hide your face from me. Don’t put your servant away in anger. You have been my help. Don’t abandon me, neither forsake me, God of my salvation.

I am your servant; Do not be angry with me and turn away from me. You have always helped me. You are the one who has saved me, so do not abandon me [now].

10 When my father and my mother forsake me, then Yahweh will take me up.

[Even] if my father and mother desert me, you will take care of [IDM] me.

11 Teach me your way, Yahweh. Lead me in a straight path, because of my enemies.

Yahweh, teach me to do what you want me to do, and lead me on a safe path because I have many enemies.

12 Don’t deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen up against me, such as breathe out cruelty.

Do not allow my enemies to do to me what they want; they say many false things about me and [threaten to do] violent things to me.

13 I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of Yahweh in the land of the living.

But I know that because I trust in you you will be good to me as long as I live.

14 Wait for Yahweh. Be strong, and let your heart take courage. Yes, wait for Yahweh.

So trust in Yahweh, [all of you]! Be strong and courageous, and wait expectantly for him [to help you]!