1 Of David. The Lord is my light and my salvation; who is then a cause of fear to me? the Lord is the strength of my life; who is a danger to me?
2When evil-doers, even my haters, came on me to put an end to me, they were broken and put to shame.
3Even if an army came against me with its tents, my heart would have no fear: if war was made on me, my faith would not be moved.
4One prayer have I made to the Lord, and this is my heart's desire; that I may have a place in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, looking on his glory, and getting wisdom in his Temple.
5For in the time of trouble he will keep me safe in his tent: in the secret place of his tent he will keep me from men's eyes; high on a rock he will put me.
6And now my head will be lifted up higher than my haters who are round me: because of this I will make offerings of joy in his tent; I will make a song, truly I will make a song of praise to the Lord.
7O Lord, let the voice of my cry come to your ears: have mercy on me, and give me an answer.
