1 T he Lord is my light and the One Who saves me. Whom should I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life. Of whom should I be afraid?

2 W hen sinful men, and all who hated me, came against me to destroy my flesh, they tripped and fell.

3 E ven if an army gathers against me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if war rises against me, I will be sure of You.

4 O ne thing I have asked from the Lord, that I will look for: that I may live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to look upon the beauty of the Lord, and to worship in His holy house.

5 F or in the day of trouble He will keep me safe in His holy tent. In the secret place of His tent He will hide me. He will set me high upon a rock.

6 T hen my head will be lifted up above all those around me who hate me. I will give gifts in His holy tent with a loud voice of joy. I will sing. Yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

7 O Lord, listen to my cry. Show loving-kindness to me and answer me.

8 Y ou have said, “Look for My face.” My heart said to You, “O Lord, Your face will I look for.”

9 D o not hide Your face from me. Do not turn Your servant away in anger. You have been my Helper. Do not turn away from me or leave me alone, O God Who saves me!

10 F or my father and my mother have left me. But the Lord will take care of me.

11 T each me Your way, O Lord. Lead me in a straight path, because of those who fight against me.

12 D o not give me over to the desire of those who hate me. For people who tell lies about me rise against me, and breathe a desire to hurt me.

13 I would have been without hope if I had not believed that I would see the loving-kindness of the Lord in the land of the living.

14 W ait for the Lord. Be strong. Let your heart be strong. Yes, wait for the Lord.