[1] The LORD is my light and my salvation- whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life- whom should I dread? [2] When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh, my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell. [3] Though an army deploys against me, my heart will not be afraid; though a war breaks out against me, I will still be confident. [4] I have asked one thing from the LORD; it is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, gazing on the beauty of the LORD and seeking him in his temple. [5] For he will conceal me in his shelter in the day of adversity; he will hide me under the cover of his tent; he will set me high on a rock. [6] Then my head will be high above my enemies around me; I will offer sacrifices in his tent with shouts of joy. I will sing and make music to the LORD. [7] LORD, hear my voice when I call; be gracious to me and answer me. [8] My heart says this about you: "Seek his face." LORD, I will seek your face. [9] Do not hide your face from me; do not turn your servant away in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or abandon me, God of my salvation. [10] Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD cares for me. [11] Because of my adversaries, show me your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path. [12] Do not give me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing violence. [13] I am certain that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living. [14] Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Wait for the LORD.
