Psalms 27 — parallel

27:1

The LORD is my light and my salvation.

Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?

27:2

When evildoers came at me to eat up my flesh,

When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.

27:3

Though an army should encamp against me,

Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.

27:4

One thing I have asked of the LORD, that I will seek after:

One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.

27:5

For in the day of trouble, he will keep me secretly in his pavilion.

For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.

27:6

Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me.

Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.

27:7

Hear, LORD, when I cry with my voice.

Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.

27:8

When you said, “Seek my face,”

My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.

27:9

Don’t hide your face from me.

Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.