| International Standard Version | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom will I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom will I be afraid? | 1Davidic. The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom should I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- of whom should I be afraid? |
| 2When those who practice evil, my enemies, and my oppressors come near me to devour my flesh, they stumble and fall. | 2When evildoers came against me to devour my flesh, my foes and my enemies stumbled and fell. |
| 3If an army encamps against me, my heart will not fear. If a war is launched against me, I will even trust in that situation. | 3Though an army deploys against me, my heart is not afraid; though a war breaks out against me, still I am confident. |
| 4I have asked one thing from the LORD; it is what I really seek: that I may remain in the LORD's Temple all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD; and to inquire in his Temple. | 4I have asked one thing from the LORD; it is what I desire: to dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, gazing on the beauty of the LORD and seeking Him in His temple. |
| 5For he will conceal me in his shelter on the day of evil; He will hide me in a secluded chamber within his tent; He will place me on a high rock. | 5For He will conceal me in His shelter in the day of adversity; He will hide me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high on a rock. |
| 6Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies, even those who surround me. I will sacrifice in his tent with shouts of joy; I will sing and make melodies to the LORD. | 6Then my head will be high above my enemies around me; I will offer sacrifices in His tent with shouts of joy. I will sing and make music to the LORD. |
| 7Hear my voice, LORD, when I cry out! Be gracious to me and answer me. | 7 LORD, hear my voice when I call; be gracious to me and answer me. |
| 8My mind recalls your word, "Seek my face," so your face, LORD, I will seek. | 8My heart says this about You," You are to seek My face." LORD, I will seek Your face. |
| 9Do not hide your face from me; do not turn away in anger from your servant. You have been my help, therefore do not abandon or forsake me, God of my salvation. | 9Do not hide Your face from me; do not turn Your servant away in anger. You have been my helper; do not leave me or abandon me, God of my salvation. |
| 10Though my father and my mother abandoned me, the LORD gathers me up. | 10Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD cares for me. |
| 11Teach me your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. | 11Because of my adversaries, show me Your way, LORD, and lead me on a level path. |
| 12Do not hand me over to the desires of my enemies; for false witnesses have risen up against me; even the one who breathes out violence. | 12Do not give me over to the will of my foes, for false witnesses rise up against me, breathing violence. |
| 13I believe that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living. | 13I am certain that I will see the LORD's goodness in the land of the living. |
| 14Wait on the LORD. Be courageous, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait on the LORD! | 14Wait for the LORD; be strong and courageous. Wait for the LORD. |
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