| 1 | The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? |
| 2 | When evildoers assail me to devour my flesh — my adversaries and foes — they shall stumble and fall. |
| 3 | Though an army encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war rise up against me, yet I will be confident. |
| 4 | One thing I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after: to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple. |
| 5 | For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent; he will set me high on a rock. |
| 6 | Now my head is lifted up above my enemies all around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD. |
| 7 | Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me! |
| 8 | “Come,” my heart says, “seek his face!” Your face, LORD, do I seek. |
| 9 | Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn your servant away in anger, you who have been my help. Do not cast me off, do not forsake me, O God of my salvation! |
| 10 | If my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will take me up. |
| 11 | Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. |
| 12 | Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and they are breathing out violence. |
| 13 | I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. |
| 14 | Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! |