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¹ Lord, 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!
² Evil 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.
³ Even if an army surrounds me, I will not be afraid.
    Even if people attack me in war, I will trust in the Lord.

⁴ I 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.^[a]

⁵ He will protect me when I am in danger.
    He will hide me in his tent.^[b]
    He will take me up to his place of safety.
⁶ If 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.

⁷ Lord, hear my voice.
    Be kind and answer me.
⁸ My heart told me to come to you, Lord,
    so I am coming to ask for your help.
⁹ Don'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.
¹⁰ Even if my mother and father leave me,
    the Lord will take me in.
¹¹ I have enemies, Lord, so teach me your ways.
    Show me the right way to live.
¹² My enemies have attacked me.
    They have told lies about me and have tried to hurt me.
¹³ But I really believe
    that I will see the Lord's goodness before I die.^[c]
14 Wait for the Lord's help.
    Be strong and brave,
    and wait for the Lord's help.