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Psalm 27 :: Amplified Bible (AMP)

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A Psalm of Fearless Trust in God.

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A Psalm of David.

The LORD is my light and my salvation—

Whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the refuge and fortress of my life—

Whom shall I dread?

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When the wicked came against me to eat up my flesh,

My adversaries and my enemies, they stumbled and fell.

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Though an army encamp against me,

My heart will not fear;

Though war arise against me,

Even in this I am confident.

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One thing I have asked of the LORD, and that I will seek:

That I may dwell in the house of the LORD [in His presence] all the days of my life,

To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the LORD

And to meditate in His temple.

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For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter;

In the secret place of His tent He will hide me;

He will lift me up on a rock.

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And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me,

In His tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy;

I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the LORD.

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Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud;

Be gracious and compassionate to me and answer me.

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When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You,

“Your face, O LORD, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”

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Do not hide Your face from me,

Do not turn Your servant away in anger;

You have been my help;

Do not abandon me nor [fn]leave me,

O God of my salvation!

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Although my father and my mother have abandoned me,

Yet the LORD will take me up [adopt me as His child].

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Teach me Your way, O LORD,

And lead me on a level path

Because of my enemies [who lie in wait].

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Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries,

For false witnesses have come against me;

They breathe out violence.

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I would have despaired had I not believed that I would see the goodness of the LORD

In the land of the living.

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Wait for and confidently expect the LORD;

Be strong and let your heart take courage;

Yes, wait for and confidently expect the LORD.

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