A Psalm of David. The LORD
is my light
and my salvation
; whom shall I fear
? the LORD
is the strength
of my life
; of whom shall I be afraid
?
When the wicked, even mine enemies
and my foes
, came
upon me to eat up
my flesh
, they stumbled
and fell
.
Though an host should encamp
against me, my heart
shall not fear
: though war
should rise
against me, in this will I be confident
.
One thing have I desired
of the LORD
, that will I seek
after; that I may dwell
in the house
of the LORD
all the days
of my life
, to behold
the beauty
of the LORD
, and to enquire
in his temple
.
For in the time of trouble
he shall hide
me in his pavilion
: in the secret
of his tabernacle
shall he hide
me; he shall set me up
upon a rock
.
And now shall mine head be lifted up
above mine enemies
round about
me: therefore will I offer
in his tabernacle
sacrifices
of joy
; I will sing
, yea, I will sing praises
unto the LORD
.
Hear, O LORD
, when I cry
with my voice
: have mercy
also upon me, and answer
me.
When thou saidst , Seek ye my face
; my heart
said
unto thee, Thy face
, LORD
, will I seek
.
Hide not thy face
far from me; put
not thy servant
away
in anger
: thou hast been my help
; leave
me not, neither forsake
me, O God
of my salvation
.
When my father and my mother
forsake
me, then the LORD
will take me up
.
Teach me thy way
, O LORD
, and lead
me in a plain
path
, because of mine enemies
.
Deliver me not over unto the will
of mine enemies
: for false
witnesses
are risen up
against me, and such as breathe out
cruelty
.
I had fainted , unless I had believed
to see
the goodness
of the LORD
in the land
of the living
.
Wait on the LORD
: be of good courage
, and he shall strengthen
thine heart
: wait
, I say, on the LORD
.