1Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the security of my life; whom shall I dread?2When evildoers draw near to devour my flesh—my adversaries and my enemies—they stumble and fall.3Though an army encamp against me, my heart will not fear; though war rise against me, in this I trust.4One thing have I asked of the LORD; that I will seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to inquire in his temple.5For he will treasure me in his lair in the day of distress; he will hide me in the secrecy of his tent; he will exalt me upon a rock.6And now my head is exalted above my enemies around me, and I will offer in his tent sacrifices of joy; I will sing and make melody to the LORD.7Hear, O LORD, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me.8My heart says to you, "Seek my face." Your face, O LORD, do I seek.9Do not hide your face from me; do not turn your servant away in anger. You have been my help; do not leave me or forsake me, O God of my salvation.10Though my father and my mother forsake me, the LORD will take me in.11Teach me your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies.12Do not give me to the soul of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and they breathe out violence.13Unless I had been faithful to see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living.14Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD.