Psalms 27:1-6

1The Lord gives me light in my life and he makes me safe. So I am not afraid of anyone! The Lord takes care of my life. Nobody can make me afraid!

2Evil men are ready to attack me. They want to destroy my body. But when my enemies attack me, they trip and fall to the ground!

3Even if a whole army comes to fight against me, I will not be afraid. Even if they attack me in war, I will continue to trust God.

4There is one thing that I have asked the Lord to do for me. This is the one thing that I really want: I want to live in the Lord's house all the days of my life. Then I will clearly see the Lord's beauty. I will pray to him in his temple.

5When danger is near, the Lord will keep me safe. He will take care of me in his home. He will put me in a safe place, on the top of a high rock.

6My enemies may be all round me, but I will win against them. They will see how strong I am! I will offer sacrifices to the Lord in his temple. I will be so happy that I will shout aloud! Yes, I will sing to praise the Lord.