1Jehovah is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Jehovah is the stronghold of my life. Who is there to be afraid of? 2Evildoers accosted me to tear me to pieces. My opponents and enemies stumbled and fell. 3Even though an army sets up camp against me, my heart will not be afraid. Even though a war breaks out against me, I will trust in Jehovah. 4I have asked one thing from Jehovah. This I will seek: to live in the house of Jehovah all the days of my life, to look at Jehovahs beauty and search for an answer in his temple. 5He hides me in his shelter when there is trouble. He keeps me hidden in his tent. He puts me high on a rock. 6Now my head will be lifted up above my enemies who surround me. I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy in his tent. I will sing, yes I will sing praises to Jehovah. 7Hear O Jehovah when I cry with my voice. Be gracious to me and answer me. 8You said: »Seek my face look for memy presence.« My heart said to you, »O Jehovah, I will look for you.« 9Do not hide your face from me. Do not angrily turn me away. You have been my help. Do not leave me! Do not abandon me, O God of my salvation! 10Even if my father and mother abandon forsake me, Jehovah will take care of me. 11Teach me your way, O Jehovah. Lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12Do not surrender me to the will of my opponents. False witnesses have risen against me. They breathe out violence. 13I believe that I will see the goodness of Jehovah in this world of the living. 14Hope waitexpecttrust in Jehovah and be strong. Let your heart be courageous. Yes, hope in Jehovah.