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Psalm 27 :: Revised Standard Version (RSV)

Psa 27:1

Psa 27:1A Psalm of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Psa 27:2

Psa 27:2When evildoers assail me, uttering slanders against me, my adversaries and foes, they shall stumble and fall.

Psa 27:3

Psa 27:3Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, yet I will be confident.

Psa 27:4

Psa 27:4One thing have I asked of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to inquire in his temple.

Psa 27:5

Psa 27:5For he will hide me in his shelter in the day of trouble; he will conceal me under the cover of his tent, he will set me high upon a rock.

Psa 27:6

Psa 27:6And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies round about me; and I will offer in his tent sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD.

Psa 27:7

Psa 27:7Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud, be gracious to me and answer me!

Psa 27:8

Psa 27:8Thou hast said, "Seek ye my face." My heart says to thee, "Thy face, LORD, do I seek."

Psa 27:9

Psa 27:9Hide not thy face from me. Turn not thy servant away in anger, thou who hast been my help. Cast me not off, forsake me not, O God of my salvation!

Psa 27:10

Psa 27:10For my father and my mother have forsaken me, but the LORD will take me up.

Psa 27:11

Psa 27:11Teach me thy way, O LORD; and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.

Psa 27:12

Psa 27:12Give me not up to the will of my adversaries; for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence.

Psa 27:13

Psa 27:13I believe that I shall see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living!

Psa 27:14

Psa 27:14Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; yea, wait for the LORD!
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