Psalms 27
1 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.
“Of David.” The Lord is my light and my salvation; of whom shall I be afraid? the Lord is the fortress of my life; of whom shall I have dread?
2 When those who do evil come near me to attack me, they stumble and fall down.
When evil-doers come near against me to eat up my flesh, my assailants and my enemies at me: then do they stumble and fall.
3 [Even] if an army surrounds me, I [SYN] will not be afraid. [Even] if they attack me, I will trust [in God].
If an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: if war should arise against me, even then will I have trust.
4 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].
One thing have I asked of the Lord, that I will seek for: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the loveliness of the Lord, and to be every morning early in his temple.
5 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).
For he will hide me in his pavilion on the day of evil; he will conceal me in the secret of his tabernacle; upon a rock will he place me high.
6 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.
And now will my head be lifted up above my enemies all round about me; and I will sacrifice in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy: I will sing, and I will triumphantly play unto the Lord.
7 Yahweh, listen to me while I pray. Be kind to me and answer my prayer.
Hear, O Lord, my voice, [when] I call, and be gracious unto me, and answer me.
8 I sensed that I heard you say, “Come and worship me [IDM],” so, Yahweh, I will worship you.
Of thee, said my heart, “Seek ye my presence”: thy presence, Lord, will I seek.
9 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].
Hide [then] not thy face from me; reject not in anger thy servant, thou [who] hast been my help: cast me not off, nor forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10 [Even] if my father and mother desert me, you will take care of [IDM] me.
For my father and my mother have forsaken me; but the Lord will take me up.
11 Yahweh, teach me to do what you want me to do, and lead me on a safe path because I have many enemies.
Point me out thy way, O Lord! and guide me on a level path, because of those that regard me enviously.
12 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.
Give me not up to the [revengeful] desire of my assailants; for there are risen up against me false witnesses, and such as utter violence.
13 But I know that because I trust in you you will be good to me as long as I live.
Unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of life—
14 So trust in Yahweh, [all of you]! Be strong and courageous, and wait expectantly for him [to help you]!
Wait on the Lord; be strong, and let thy heart be of good courage; and only wait on the Lord.
