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¹ You, Lord, are the light
    that keeps me safe.
I am not afraid of anyone.
    You protect me,
    and I have no fears.
² Brutal people may attack
and try to kill me,
    but they will stumble.
Fierce enemies may attack,
    but they will fall.
³ Armies may surround me,
    but I won't be afraid;
    war may break out,
    but I will trust you.

⁴ I ask only one thing, Lord:
Let me live in your house
    every day of my life
    to see how wonderful you are
    and to pray in your temple.

⁵ In times of trouble,
    you will protect me.
You will hide me in your tent
    and keep me safe
    on top of a mighty rock.^[a]
6 You will let me defeat
    all of my enemies.
Then I will celebrate,
    as I enter your tent
    with animal sacrifices
    and songs of praise.

⁷ Please listen when I pray!
    Have pity. Answer my prayer.
⁸ My heart tells me to pray.
I am eager to see your face,
⁹     so don't hide from me.
I am your servant,
and you have helped me.
    Don't turn from me in anger.
You alone keep me safe.
    Don't reject or desert me.
¹⁰ Even if my father and mother
should desert me,
    you will take care of me.

¹¹ Teach me to follow, Lord,
and lead me on the right path
    because of my enemies.
¹² Don't let them do to me
    what they want.
People tell lies about me
    and make terrible threats,
¹³     but I know I will live
    to see how kind you are.

¹⁴ Trust the Lord!
Be brave and strong
    and trust the Lord.