1. THE Lord is my Light and my Salvation–whom shall I fear or dread? The Lord is the Refuge and Stronghold of my life–of whom shall I be afraid?

2. When the wicked, even my enemies and my foes, came upon me to eat up my flesh, they stumbled and fell.

3. Though a host encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war arise against me, [even then] in this will I be confident.

4. One thing have I asked of the Lord, that will I seek, inquire for, and [insistently] require: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, to behold and gaze upon the beauty [the sweet attractiveness and the delightful loveliness] of the Lord and to meditate, consider, and inquire in His temple. [Ps. 16:11; 18:6; 65:4; Luke 2:37.]

5. For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; in the secret place of His tent will He hide me; He will set me high upon a rock.

6. And now shall my head be lifted up above my enemies round about me; in His tent I will offer sacrifices and shouting of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

7. Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; have mercy and be gracious to me and answer me!

8. You have said, Seek My face [inquire for and require My presence as your vital need]. My heart says to You, Your face (Your presence), Lord, will I seek, inquire for, and require [of necessity and on the authority of Your Word].

9. Hide not Your face from me; turn not Your servant away in anger, You Who have been my help! Cast me not off, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation!

10. Although my father and my mother have forsaken me, yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child]. [Ps. 22:10.]

11. Teach me Your way, O Lord, and lead me in a plain and even path because of my enemies [those who lie in wait for me].

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

13. [What, what would have become of me] had I not believed that I would see the Lord's goodness in the land of the living!

14. Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord.