[1] Lord, you are my Light and my Savior. I should not be afraid of anyone! The Lord is the place of safety for my life. So I will not be afraid of any person.
[2] Evil people might attack me. They might try to destroy my body. My enemies might try to attack and destroy me, but they will stumble and fall.
[3] But even if an army is all around me, I will not be afraid. Even if people attack me in war, ˻I will not be afraid˼. Why? Because I trust the Lord.
[4] I ask only one thing from the Lord: ”Let me sit in his temple all my life, so I can see the Lord’s beauty and visit his palace.”
[5] The Lord will protect me when I am in danger. He will hide me in his tent. He will take me up to his place of safety.
[6] My enemies have surrounded me. But the Lord will help me defeat them! Then I will offer sacrifices in his tent. I will give the sacrifices with shouts of joy. I will sing and play songs to honor the Lord.
[7] Lord, hear my voice. Answer me. Be kind to me.
[8] Lord, I want to talk with you. I want to speak to you from my heart. I come before you to speak with you.
[9] Lord, don’t turn away from your servant. Help me! Don’t push me away! Don’t leave me! My God, you are my Savior.
[10] My mother and my father left me. But the Lord took me and made me his.
[11] I have enemies, Lord. So teach me your ways. Teach me to do the right things.
[12] My enemies have attacked me. They have told lies about me. They have told lies to hurt me.
[13] I truly believe that I will see the Lord’s goodness before I die.
[14] Wait for the Lord’s help! Be strong and brave, and wait for the Lord’s help!