[1] The Lord is my light and my salvation; he protects me from danger-whom shall I fear? [2] When evil men come to destroy me, they will stumble and fall! [3] Yes, though a mighty army marches against me, my heart shall know no fear! I am confident that God will save me. [4] The one thing I want from God, the thing I seek most of all, is the privilege of meditating in his Temple, living in his presence every day of my life, delighting in his incomparable perfections and glory. [5] There I'll be when troubles come. He will hide me. He will set me on a high rock [6] out of reach of all my enemies. Then I will bring him sacrifices and sing his praises with much joy. [7] Listen to my pleading, Lord! Be merciful and send the help I need. [8] My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me, O my people." And my heart responds, "Lord, I am coming." [9] Oh, do not hide yourself when I am trying to find you. Do not angrily reject your servant. You have been my help in all my trials before; don't leave me now. Don't forsake me, O God of my salvation. [10] For if my father and mother should abandon me, you would welcome and comfort me. [11] Tell me what to do, O Lord, and make it plain because I am surrounded by waiting enemies. [12] Don't let them get me, Lord! Don't let me fall into their hands! For they accuse me of things I never did, and all the while are plotting cruelty. [13] I am expecting the Lord to rescue me again, so that once again I will see his goodness to me here in the land of the living. [14] Don't be impatient. Wait for the Lord, and he will come and save you! Be brave, stouthearted, and courageous. Yes, wait and he will help you.
