Psalms 27:2-8

²When evil people come at me to tear me apart, it's my enemies, those who are against me, they're the ones who trip and fall.

³Even if an army surrounds me, I won't be frightened. Even if I am attacked, I will still trust in God.

⁴I only ask the Lord for one thing: I just want to live in the house of the Lord throughout my life, contemplating the Lord's goodness and thinking about his Temple.

⁵When troubles come he will protect me and keep me safe, hiding me in his house, as secure as if he'd placed me on a high rock.

⁶He will hold my head high over my enemies who are all around me. I shall offer sacrifices in his house with shouts of joy, and I will sing praises to the Lord.

⁷Listen to me, Lord, when I call for help. Be gracious and answer me.

⁸You told me, “Come to me.” I am coming to you, Lord.