Psalms 27:4-12

4One thing I have asked of the Lord, and that I will seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord [in His presence] all the days of my life, To gaze upon the beauty [the delightful loveliness and majestic grandeur] of the Lord And to meditate in His temple.

5For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; In the secret place of His tent He will hide me; He will lift me up on a rock.

6And now my head will be lifted up above my enemies around me, In His tent I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

7Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; Be gracious and compassionate to me and answer me.

8When You said, “Seek My face [in prayer, require My presence as your greatest need],” my heart said to You, “Your face, O Lord, I will seek [on the authority of Your word].”

9Do not hide Your face from me, Do not turn Your servant away in anger; You have been my help; Do not abandon me nor leave me, O God of my salvation!

10Although my father and my mother have abandoned me, Yet the Lord will take me up [adopt me as His child].

11Teach me Your way, O Lord, And lead me on a level path Because of my enemies [who lie in wait].

12Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, For false witnesses have come against me; They breathe out violence.