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<p class="indent1"> The LORD is the stronghold of my life—<p class="indent2"> whom shall I dread? <A name="3"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>When the wicked came upon me to devour my flesh, <p class="indent2"> my enemies and foes stumbled and fell. <A name="4"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Though an army encamps around me, <p class="indent2"> my heart will not fear; <p class="indent1"> though a war breaks out against me, <p class="indent2"> I will keep my trust. <A name="5"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>One thing I have asked of the LORD; <p class="indent2"> this is what I desire: <p class="indent1"> to dwell in the house of the LORD <p class="indent2"> all the days of my life, <p class="indent1"> to gaze on the beauty of the LORD <p class="indent2"> and seek Him in His temple. <A name="6"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>For in the day of trouble <p class="indent2"> He will hide me in His shelter; <p class="indent1"> He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; <p class="indent2"> He will set me high upon a rock. <A name="7"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>Then my head will be held high <p class="indent2"> above my enemies around me. <p class="indent1"> At His tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy; <p class="indent2"> I will sing and make music to the LORD. <A name="8"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>Hear, O LORD, my voice when I call; <p class="indent2"> be merciful and answer me. <A name="9"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>My heart said, “Seek His face.” <p class="indent2"> Your face, O LORD, I will seek. <A name="10"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>Hide not Your face from me, <p class="indent2"> nor turn away Your servant in anger. <p class="indent1"> You have been my helper; <p class="indent2"> do not leave me or forsake me, <p class="indent2"> O God of my salvation. <A name="11"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>Though my father and mother forsake me, <p class="indent2"> the LORD will receive me. <A name="12"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Teach me Your way, O LORD, <p class="indent2"> and lead me on a level path, <p class="indent2"> because of my oppressors. <A name="13"></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Do not hand me over to the will of my foes, <p class="indent2"> for false witnesses rise up against me, <p class="indent2"> breathing out violence. <A name="14"></a><p class="indent1stline"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>Still I am certain to see <p class="indent2"> the goodness of the LORD <p class="indent2"> in the land of the living. <A name=""></a><p class="indent1"><span class="reftext"><a href="/psalms/27-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Wait patiently for the LORD; <p class="indent2"> be strong and courageous. <p class="indent1stline"> Wait patiently for the LORD!</p><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Berean Bible (<a href=http://berean.bible>www.Berean.Bible</a>) <a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Study Bible (BSB)</a> © 2016, 2020 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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