Psalm 27. Dominus illuminatio.

1. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom then shall I fear? *
   the Lord is the strength of my life; of whom then shall I be afraid?
2. When evildoers came upon me to eat up my flesh, *
   it was they, my foes and my adversaries, who stumbled and fell.
3. Though an army should encamp against me, *
   yet my heart shall not be afraid;
4. And though war should rise up against me, *
   yet will I put my trust in him.
5. One thing have I asked of the Lord; one thing I seek; *
   that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life;
6. To behold the fair beauty of the Lord *
   and to seek him in his temple.
7. For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; *
   he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling and set me high upon a rock.
8. Even now he lifts up my head *
   above my enemies round about me.
9. Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation with sounds of great gladness; *
   I will sing and make music to the Lord.
10. Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; *
    have mercy on me and answer me.
11. You speak in my heart and say, "Seek my face." *
    Your face, Lord, will I seek.
12. Hide not your face from me, *
    nor turn away your servant in displeasure.
13. You have been my helper; cast me not away; *
    do not forsake me, O God of my salvation.
14. Though my father and my mother forsake me, *
    the Lord will sustain me.
15. Show me your way, O Lord; *
    lead me on a level path, because of my enemies.
16. Deliver me not into the hand of my adversaries, *
    for false witnesses have risen up against me, and also those who speak malice.
17. What if I had not believed that I should see the goodness of the Lord *
    in the land of the living!
18. O tarry and await the Lord's pleasure; be strong, and he shall comfort your heart; *
    wait patiently for the Lord.