Psalm 27:1-4

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Psalm 27

Of David.

¹The Lord is my light^(A) and my salvation^(B)—
whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold^(C) of my life—
of whom shall I be afraid?^(D)

²When the wicked advance against me
    to devour^[a] me,
it is my enemies and my foes
    who will stumble and fall.^(E)
³Though an army besiege me,
    my heart will not fear;^(F)
though war break out against me,
    even then I will be confident.^(G)

⁴One thing^(H) I ask from the Lord,
    this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
    all the days of my life,^(I)
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
    and to seek him in his temple.

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Psalm 27:2 Or slander

Psalm 27:11-14

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¹¹Teach me your way,^(A) Lord;
    lead me in a straight path^(B)
    because of my oppressors.^(C)
¹²Do not turn me over to the desire of my foes,
    for false witnesses^(D) rise up against me,
    spouting malicious accusations.

¹³I remain confident of this:
    I will see the goodness of the Lord^(E)
    in the land of the living.^(F)
¹⁴Wait^(G) for the Lord;
    be strong^(H) and take heart
    and wait for the Lord.