Old Testament · Poetry and wisdom

Psalms chapter 27

Yahweh is my and my — who could I possibly fear? Yahweh is the of my life— who could make me tremble?When closed in on me— when my enemies and my attackers came for me— they were the ones who stumbled and fell.Even if an army sets up camp against me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if war breaks out around me, even then—I will be .One thing I have asked of Yahweh, this is what I’m searching for: to live in every day of my life, to gaze on the of Yahweh and to seek him in his .Because he will . He will hide me deep within his . He will set me high on a rock.And now above the enemies surrounding me. I will offer in his tent— I will sing, I will make music to Yahweh!Hear me, Yahweh, when I cry out— show me and answer me!My heart heard you say, “Seek my .” Your face, Yahweh—that is what I’m seeking.Don’t from me. Don’t turn your away in anger. You have always been my help— don’t abandon me, don’t leave me behind, .Even if my father and mother abandon me, Yahweh will .Teach me , Yahweh, and lead me on a because of .Don’t hand me over to the desire of my enemies— have risen against me, .But : I will see the of Yahweh in . for Yahweh. Be strong—let your heart be . Wait for Yahweh.