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¹ The Lord is my light and the one who saves me.
    So why should I fear anyone?
The Lord protects my life.
    So why should I be afraid?
² Evil people may try to destroy my body.
    My enemies and those who hate me attack me,
but they are overwhelmed and defeated.
³ If an army surrounds me,
    I will not be afraid.
If war breaks out,
    I will trust the Lord.

⁴ I ask only one thing from the Lord.
    This is what I want:
Let me live in the Lord's house
    all my life.
Let me see the Lord's beauty
    and look with my own eyes at his Temple.
⁵ During danger he will keep me safe in his shelter.
    He will hide me in his Holy Tent,
    or he will keep me safe on a high mountain.
⁶ My head is higher than my enemies around me.
I will offer joyful sacrifices in his Holy Tent.
    I will sing and praise the Lord.

⁷ Lord, hear me when I call;
    have mercy and answer me.
⁸ My heart said of you, "Go, worship him."
    So I come to worship you, Lord.
⁹ Do not turn away from me.
    Do not turn your servant away in anger;
    you have helped me.
Do not push me away or leave me alone,
    God, my Savior.
¹⁰ If my father and mother leave me,
    the Lord will take me in.
¹¹ Lord, teach me your ways,
    and guide me to do what is right
    because I have enemies.
¹² Do not hand me over to my enemies,
    because they tell lies about me
    and say they will hurt me.

¹³ I truly believe
    I will live to see the Lord's goodness.
¹⁴ Wait for the Lord's help.
    Be strong and brave,
    and wait for the Lord's help.