English / ERV
Psalms 27
Easy-to-Read Version, 2006
- 1LORD, you are my Light and my Savior, so why should I be afraid of anyone? The LORD is where my life is safe, so I will be afraid of no one!
- 2Evil people might attack me. They might try to destroy my body. Yes, my enemies might attack me and try to destroy me, but they will stumble and fall.
- 3Even if an army surrounds me, I will not be afraid. Even if people attack me in war, I will trust in the Lord.
- 4I ask only one thing from the LORD. This is what I want most: Let me live in the LORD’s house all my life, enjoying the LORD’s beauty and spending time in his palace.[1]
- 5He will protect me when I am in danger. He will hide me in his tent.[2] He will take me up to his place of safety.
- 6If he will help me defeat the enemies around me, I will offer sacrifices in his tent with shouts of joy. I will sing and play songs to honor the LORD.
- 7LORD, hear my voice. Be kind and answer me.
- 8My heart told me to come to you, LORD, so I am coming to ask for your help.
- 9Don’t turn away from me. Don’t be angry with your servant. You are the only one who can help me. My God, don’t leave me all alone. You are my Savior.
- 10Even if my mother and father leave me, the LORD will take me in.
- 11I have enemies, LORD, so teach me your ways. Show me the right way to live.
- 12My enemies have attacked me. They have told lies about me and have tried to hurt me.
- 13But I really believe that I will see the LORD’s goodness before I die.[3]
- 14Wait for the LORD’s help. Be strong and brave, and wait for the LORD’s help.