 1 A Psalm of David. 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, my enemies and my foes, came on me to eat my flesh, they stumbled and fell. 3 Though an army should camp against me, my heart shall not fear. Though war should rise against me, in this I am trusting. 4 One thing I have desired from the Lord, that I will seek after: that I may live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to pray in His temple. 5 In time of trouble He will hide me in His shelter. He will hide me in the secrecy of His tabernacle. He will set me up on a rock. 6 Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies, my encirclers, and I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle and I will sing. Yes, I will sing praises to the Lord. 7 Hear O Lord when I cry out with my voice. Have mercy on me and answer me. 8 My heart says to you, Seek my presence+. I will seek your presence+ O Lord. 9 Do not hide your face from me. Do not turn your servant away in anger. You have been my help. Do not leave me nor 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 your way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain path, because of my enemies. 12 Do not deliver me over to the will of my enemies. For false witnesses have risen up against me, and one who breathes out cruelty. 13 I would have fainted unless I had believed to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 14 Hope in the Lord. Be of good courage and He will make your heart strong. Yes, hope in the Lord.
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