Psalms 27 — GNB

27Verse 1“A psalm of David.” The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the shield of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?^{Verse 2}When the wicked came upon me to devour me, Even my persecutors and enemies, they stumbled and fell.^{Verse 3}Though a host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; Though war should rise against me, yet will I be confident.^{Verse 4}One thing have I desired of the LORD; that do I yet seek; That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the grace of the LORD, And to gaze upon his temple.^{Verse 5}For in the day of trouble he will hide me in his pavilion; Yea, in the secret place of his tabernacle will he shelter me; He will set me upon a rock.^{Verse 6}Yea, already doth he lift my head above my enemies, who are around me; Therefore in his tabernacle will I offer sacrifices with the sound of trumpets; I will sing, yea, with instruments of music I will give praise to the LORD.^{Verse 7}Hear my voice, O LORD! when I cry unto thee; Have pity upon me, and answer me!^{Verse 8}When I think of thy precept, “Seek ye my face!” Thy face, LORD, do I seek.^{Verse 9}O hide not thou thy face from me; Cast not thy servant away in displeasure! Thou hast been my help, do not leave me; Do not forsake me, O God, my helper!^{Verse 10}For my father and my mother have forsaken me; But the LORD will take me up.^{Verse 11}Teach me thy way, O LORD! And lead me in the right path, because of my enemies!^{Verse 12}Give me not up to the will of my adversaries! For false witnesses have risen up against me, And such as breathe out injustice.^{Verse 13}I trust that I shall see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living. Hope thou in the LORD!^{Verse 14}Be of good courage; let thy heart be strong; Hope thou in the LORD!