Psalms 27
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Psalm 27:1
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The LORD is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The LORD is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?
Psalm 27:2
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When evildoers came upon me to devour my flesh, My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.
Psalm 27:3
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Though a host encamp against me, My heart will not fear; Though war arise against me, In {spite of} this I shall be confident.
Psalm 27:4
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One thing I have asked from the LORD, that I shall seek: That I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, To behold the (Lit {delightfulness}) beauty of the LORD And to (Lit {inquire}) meditate in His temple.
Psalm 27:5
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For in the day of trouble He will conceal me in His tabernacle; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.
Psalm 27:6
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And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me, And I will offer in His tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.
Psalm 27:7
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Hear, O LORD, when I cry with my voice, And be gracious to me and answer me.
Psalm 27:8
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{When You said,} "Seek My face," my heart said to You, "Your face, O LORD, I shall seek."
Psalm 27:9
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Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor forsake me, O God of my salvation!
Psalm 27:10
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For my father and my mother have forsaken me, But the LORD will take me up.
Psalm 27:11
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Teach me Your way, O LORD, And lead me in a level path Because of my foes.
Psalm 27:12
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Do not deliver me over to the desire of my adversaries, For false witnesses have risen against me, And such as breathe out violence.
Psalm 27:13
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{I would have despaired} unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD In the land of the living.
Psalm 27:14
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Wait for the LORD; Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the LORD.
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