A Psalm
of David.
1 TheLordis my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? theLordis the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?
2 When evil-doers came upon me to eat up my flesh,evenmine adversaries and my foes, they stumbled and fell.
3 Though an host should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear: though war should rise against me, even then will I be confident.
4 One thing have I asked of theLord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of theLordall the days of my life, to behold the beauty of theLord, and to inquire in his temple.
5 For in the day of trouble he shall keep me secretly in his pavilion: in the covert of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall lift me up upon a rock.
6 And now shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; and I will offer in his tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto theLord.
7 Hear, OLord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.
8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face,Lord, will I seek.
9 Hide not thy face from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou hast been my help; cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation.
10 For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but theLordwill take me up.
11 Teach me thy way, OLord; and lead me in a plain path, because of mine enemies.
12 Deliver me not over unto the will of mine adversaries: for false witnesses are risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty.
13 I had fainted, unless I had believed to see the goodness of theLordin the land of the living.
14 Wait on theLord: be strong, and let thine heart take courage; yea, wait thou on theLord.