1 ARST Yahweh is the one who gives me life and the one who saves me, so I do not need to be afraid of anyone. Yahweh is the one to whom I go for refuge, so I will never be afraid. BSB BSB: Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread?
2 ARST When those who do evil come near me to destroy me, they stumble and fall down. BSB BSB: When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, my enemies and foes stumbled and fell.
3 ARST Even if an army surrounds me, I will not be afraid. Even if they attack me, I will trust in God. BSB BSB: Though an army encamps around me, my heart will not fear; though a war breaks out against me, I will keep my trust.
4 ARST There is one thing that I have requested from Yahweh; this is the one thing that I desire: that I may worship in Yahweh’ s house every day during my life, that I may see how wonderful Yahweh is, and that I may ask him what he wants me to do. BSB BSB: One 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.
5 ARST He will protect me when I have troubles; he will keep me safe in his sacred tent. He will set me safely on a high rock. BSB BSB: For 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.
6 ARST Then I will triumph over my enemies. I will shout joyfully as I offer sacrifices in his sacred tent, and I will praise Yahweh as I sing. BSB BSB: Then 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.
7 ARST Yahweh, listen to me while I call to you. Act kindly toward me and answer my prayer. BSB BSB: Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; be merciful and answer me.
8 ARST Within my inner being I desire to worship you, so, Yahweh, I will come to your temple to pray to you. BSB BSB: My heart said, “Seek His face.” Your face, O LORD, I will seek.
9 ARST I am your servant; do not be angry with me, or turn away from me. You have always helped me. You are the one who has saved me, so do not abandon me now. BSB BSB: Hide 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.
10 ARST Even if my father and mother desert me, Yahweh always takes care of me. BSB BSB: Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.
11 ARST Yahweh, teach me to do what you want me to do, and lead me on a safe path because I have many enemies. BSB BSB: Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
12 ARST Do not allow my enemies to do to me what they want; they say many false things about me and threaten to do violent things to me. BSB BSB: Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing out violence.
13 ARST I would have died if I had not trusted you to be good to me as long as I live. BSB BSB: Still I am certain to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.
14 ARST So trust in Yahweh! Be strong and courageous, and wait expectantly for him to help you! BSB BSB: Wait patiently for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait patiently for the LORD!
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