David's [song].
<1> Lord, you are my Light and my Savior,
so why should I be afraid of anyone?
The Lord is where my life is safe,
so I will be afraid of no one!
<2> Evil people might attack me.
They might try to destroy my body.
Yes, my enemies might attack me and try to destroy me,
but they will stumble and fall.
<3> Even if an army surrounds me,
I will not be afraid.
Even if people attack me in war,
I will trust in the Lord.
<4> I ask only one thing from the Lord.
It is what I want most:
Let me live in the Lord's house all my life,
enjoying the Lord's beauty
and spending time in his palace.[143]
<5> The Lord will protect me when I am in danger.
He will hide me in his tent.[144]
He will take me up to his place of safety.
<6> If he will help me defeat the enemies around me,
I will offer sacrifices[145] in his tent with shouts of joy.
I will sing and play songs to honor the Lord.
<7> Lord, hear my voice.
Be kind and answer me.
<8> My heart told me to come to you, Lord,
so I am coming to ask for your help.
<9> Don't turn away from me.
Don't be angry with your servant.
You are the only one who can help me.
My God, don't leave me, you are my Savior.
<10> Even if my mother and father leave me,
the Lord will take me in.
<11> I have enemies, Lord,
so teach me your ways.
Show me the right way to live.
<12> My enemies have attacked me.
They have told lies about me and have tried to hurt me.
<13> But I really believe that I will see
the Lord's goodness before I die.[146]
<14> Wait for the Lord's help.
Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord's help.
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