| 1 The Lord is my light and my salvation – whom shall I fear? The Lord is the rampart of my life; I will not be afraid. | |
| 2 When the wicked rush at me to devour my flesh, it is my foes who stumble, my enemies fall. | |
| 3 Though an army encamp against me, my heart will not fail; though war break out against me, I will still be confident. | |
| 4 One thing I ask of the Lord, one thing I seek – that I may dwell in his house all the days of my life, to gaze at his jewel and to visit his sanctuary. | |
| 5 For he will keep me safe in his shelter in times of misfortune; he will hide me beneath his roof, and set me high upon a rock. | |
| 6 Then my head will be lifted up over the enemies round about me. I will offer sacrifices at his Tent with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music in praise of the Lord. | |
| 7 Hear my voice when I call, O Lord, have mercy on me and answer. | |
| 8 My heart says to you, “I seek your face, O Lord.” | |
| 9 Do not hide your face from me nor turn away your servant in anger. You are my protector, do not reject me abandon me not, O God my savior! | |
| 10 Though my father and mother forsake me, yet will the Lord receive me. | |
| 11 Teach me, O Lord your way; lead me along a straight path. | |
| 12 Save me from the plot of my enemies, for false witnesses have risen against me to pin me down in their violence. | |
| 13 I hope, I am sure, that I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. | |
| 14 Trust in the Lord, be strong and courageous – yes, put your hope in the Lord! | |
