[1] The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? [2] When the wicked, even mine enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell. [3] Though an army should encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war should rise against me, even in this will I be confident. [4] One thing have I desired of the LORD; that will I seek after: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in His temple. [5] For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret places of His tabernacle shall He hide me; He shall set me upon a rock. [6] And then shall mine head be lifted up above mine enemies round about me; therefore I will offer in His tabernacle sacrifices of joy; I will sing, yea, I will sing praises unto the LORD. [7] Hear, O LORD, 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 far from me; put not Thy servant away in anger. Thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation. [10] When my father and my mother forsake me, then the LORD will take me up. [11] Teach me Thy way, O LORD, and lead me in a level path because of mine enemies. [12] Deliver me not over unto the will of mine enemies; for false witnesses have risen up against me, and such as breathe out cruelty. [13] I would have fainted, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. [14] Wait on the LORD; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart. Wait, I say, on the LORD!
