1The Lord is my light and my salvation;
whom then shall I fear? *the Lord is the strength of my life;
of whom then shall I be afraid?
2When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, *it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who stumbled and fell.
3Though an army should encamp against me, *yet my heart shall not be afraid;
4And though war should rise up against me, *yet will I put my trust in him.
5One thing have I asked of the Lord;
one thing I seek; *that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;
6To behold the fair beauty of the Lord *and to seek him in his temple.
7For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; *he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling
and set me high upon a rock.
8Even now he lifts up my head *above my enemies round about me.
9Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation
with sounds of great gladness; *I will sing and make music to the Lord.
10Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; *have mercy on me and answer me.
11You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” *Your face, Lord, will I seek.
12Hide not your face from me, *nor turn away your servant in displeasure.
13You have been my helper;
cast me not away; *do not forsake me, O God of my salvation.
14Though my father and my mother forsake me, *the Lord will sustain me.
15Show me your way, O Lord; *lead me on a level path, because of my enemies.
16Deliver me not into the hand of my adversaries, *for false witnesses have risen up against me,
and also those who speak malice.
17What if I had not believed
that I should see the goodness of the Lord *in the land of the living!
18O tarry and await the Lord’s pleasure;
be strong, and he shall comfort your heart; *wait patiently for the Lord.