[1] The LORD is my light and my salvation. I fear no one. The LORD protects my life. I am afraid of no one. [2] When evil men attack me to devour my flesh, when my adversaries and enemies attack me, they stumble and fall. [3] Even when an army is deployed against me, I do not fear. Even when war is imminent, I remain confident. [4] I have asked the LORD for one thing-this is what I desire! I want to live in the LORD's house all the days of my life, so I can gaze at the splendor of the LORD and contemplate in his temple. [5] He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger; he will hide me in his home. He will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit. [6] Now I will triumph over my enemies who surround me. I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy. I will sing praises to the LORD. [7] Hear me, O LORD, when I cry out. Have mercy on me and answer me. [8] My heart tells me to pray to you, and I do pray to you, O LORD. [9] Do not reject me. Do not push your servant away in anger. You are my deliverer. Do not forsake or abandon me, O God who vindicates me. [10] Even if my father and mother abandoned me, the LORD would take me in. [11] Teach me how you want me to live, LORD; lead me along a level path because of those who wait to ambush me. [12] Do not turn me over to my enemies, for false witnesses who want to destroy me testify against me. [13] Where would I be if I did not believe I would experience the LORD's favor in the land of the living? [14] Rely on the LORD! Be strong and confident! Rely on the LORD!
