7For in the day of trouble he shall keep me safe in his shelter; *
he shall hide me in the secrecy of his dwelling
and set me high upon a rock.
8Even now he lifts up my head *
above my enemies round about me.
9Therefore I will offer in his dwelling an oblation
with sounds of great gladness; *
I will sing and make music to the Lord.
10Hearken to my voice, O Lord, when I call; *
have mercy on me and answer me.
11You speak in my heart and say, “Seek my face.” *
Your face, Lord, will I seek.
12Hide not your face from me, *
nor turn away your servant in displeasure.
13You have been my helper;
cast me not away; *
do not forsake me, O God of my salvation.
14Though my father and my mother forsake me, *
the Lord will sustain me.
15Show me your way, O Lord; *
lead me on a level path, because of my enemies.
16Deliver me not into the hand of my adversaries, *
for false witnesses have risen up against me,
and also those who speak malice.
17What if I had not believed
that I should see the goodness of the Lord *
in the land of the living!
618Psalm 27
