Book Name |
Chapter |
Verse |
Text |
Trans Abbrev |
Psalms
|
27
|
1 |
The LORD is my light and my salvation--so why should I be afraid? The LORD protects me from danger--so why should I tremble? |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
2 |
When evil people come to destroy me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
3 |
Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will know no fear. Even if they attack me, I remain confident. |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
4 |
The one thing I ask of the LORD--the thing I seek most--is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD's perfections and meditating in his Temple. |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
5 |
For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock. |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
6 |
Then I will hold my head high, above my enemies who surround me. At his Tabernacle I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the LORD with music. |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
7 |
Listen to my pleading, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me! |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
8 |
My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me." And my heart responds, "LORD, I am coming." |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
9 |
Do not hide yourself from 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! |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
10 |
Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close. |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
11 |
Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the path of honesty, for my enemies are waiting for me to fall. |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
12 |
Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I've never done and breathe out violence against me. |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
13 |
Yet I am confident that I will see the LORD's goodness while I am here in the land of the living. |
NLT |
Psalms
|
27
|
14 |
Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD. |
NLT |