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Psalms
27
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1
[By David.] The LORD is my light and my salvation. Who is there to fear? The LORD is my life's fortress. Who is there to be afraid of?
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Psalms
27
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2
Evildoers closed in on me to tear me to pieces. My opponents and enemies stumbled and fell.
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Psalms
27
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3
Even though an army sets up camp against me, my heart will not be afraid. Even though a war breaks out against me, I will still have confidence [in the LORD].
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Psalms
27
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4
I have asked one thing from the LORD. This I will seek: to remain in the LORD's house all the days of my life in order to gaze at the LORD's beauty and to search for an answer in his temple.
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Psalms
27
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5
He hides me in his shelter when there is trouble. He keeps me hidden in his tent. He sets me high on a rock.
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Psalms
27
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6
Now my head will be raised above my enemies who surround me. I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy in his tent. I will sing and make music to praise the LORD.
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Psalms
27
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7
Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud. Have pity on me, and answer me.
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Psalms
27
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8
[When you said,] "Seek my face," my heart said to you, "O LORD, I will seek your face."
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Psalms
27
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9
Do not hide your face from me. Do not angrily turn me away. You have been my help. Do not leave me! Do not abandon me, O God, my savior!
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Psalms
27
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10
Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will take care of me.
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Psalms
27
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11
Teach me your way, O LORD. Lead me on a level path because I have enemies who spy on me.
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Psalms
27
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12
Do not surrender me to the will of my opponents. False witnesses have risen against me. They breathe out violence.
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Psalms
27
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13
I believe that I will see the goodness of the LORD in this world of the living.
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Psalms
27
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14
Wait with hope for the LORD. Be strong, and let your heart be courageous. Yes, wait with hope for the LORD.