[1] The LORD is my light, and he saves me. Why should I fear anyone? The LORD is my place of safety. Why should I be afraid? [2] My enemies are evil. They will trip and fall when they attack me and try to swallow me up. [3] Even if an army attacks me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if war breaks out against me, I will still trust in God. [4] I’m asking the LORD for only one thing. Here is what I want. I want to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life. I want to look at the beauty of the LORD. I want to worship him in his temple. [5] When I’m in trouble, he will keep me safe in his house. He will hide me in the safety of his holy tent. He will put me on a rock that is very high. [6] Then I will win the battle over my enemies who are all around me. At his holy tent I will offer my sacrifice with shouts of joy. I will sing and make music to the LORD. [7] LORD, hear my voice when I call out to you. Treat me with kindness and answer me. [8] My heart says, “Seek him!” LORD, I will seek you. [9] Don’t turn your face away from me. Don’t turn me away because you are angry. You have helped me. God my Savior, don’t say no to me. Don’t desert me. [10] My father and mother may desert me, but the LORD will accept me. [11] LORD, teach me your ways. Lead me along a straight path. There are many people who treat me badly. [12] My enemies want to harm me. So don’t turn me over to them. Witnesses who tell lies are rising up against me. They say all sorts of evil things about me. [13] Here is something I am still sure of. I will see the LORD’s goodness while I’m still alive. [14] Wait for the LORD. Be strong and don’t lose hope. Wait for the LORD.
