Psalms 27:7-14

7Hear me as I pray, O Lord. Be merciful and answer me!

8My heart has heard you say, “Come and talk with me.” And my heart responds, “Lord, I am coming.”

9Do not turn your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don’t leave me now; don’t abandon me, O God of my salvation!

10Even if my father and mother abandon me, the Lord will hold me close.

11Teach me how to live, O Lord. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me.

12Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I’ve never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence.

13Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.

14Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.