Psalms 27
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
Berean Standard Bible
1A psalm for David himself. Unto thee will I cry, O Lord: O my God, be not thou silent to me: lest thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit.
1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— whom shall I dread?
2Hear, O Lord, the voice of my supplication, when I pray to thee; when I lift up my hands to thy holy temple.
2When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.
3Draw me not away together with the wicked; and with the workers of iniquity destroy me not: Who speak peace with their neighbour, but evils are in their hearts.
3Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
4Give them according to their works, and according to the wickedness of their inventions. According to the works of their hands give thou to them: render to them their reward.
4One thing I have asked of the LORD; this is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and seek Him in His temple.
5Because they have not understood the works of the Lord, and the operations of his hands: thou shalt destroy them, and shalt not build them up.
5For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock.
6Blessed be the Lord, for he hath heard the voice of my supplication.
6Then my head will be held high above my enemies around me. At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing and make music to the LORD.
7The Lord is my helper and my protector: in him hath my heart confided, and I have been helped. And my flesh hath flourished again, and with my will I will give praise to him.
7Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.
8The Lord is the strength of his people, and the protector of the salvation of his anointed.
8My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
9Save, O Lord, thy people, and bless thy inheritance: and rule them and exalt them for ever.
9Hide not Your face from me, nor turn away Your servant in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.
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10Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
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11Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
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12Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
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13Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
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14Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
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