Psalm 26

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; whom shall I dread?
When evildoers set a trap for me to devour my flesh—my marauders and my enemies—may they stumble and fall.
Even if pestilence rises against me, my heart shall not be frightened; even if war breaks out against me, I will still trust.
One thing I ask of the Lord, one thing I pray for: to dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and to devote myself to contemplation in His temple.
For He will hide me in His shelter on a day of trouble; He will protect me under the covering of His tabernacle, and He will lift me up upon the rock.
Now I lift up my head against the enemies that surround me; I will bring a sacrifice of joy in His tent, I will sing and in the Psalms of the Lord I will give praise.
Hear, O Lord, my voice when I call; have mercy upon me and answer me.
In Your name my heart says, “Seek My face!” Your face, O Lord, I seek.
Do not hide Your face from me, do not cast away Your servant in anger. You are my help; do not reject me nor forsake me, Savior, my God!
For even if my own father or mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me into His care.
Teach me, O Lord, Your way; lead me along the plain path, mindful of those who plot against me.
Do not deliver me into the hands of my enemies, for false witnesses have risen against me, burning with violence.
Had I not believed, I would not see the Lord’s goodness upon the earth of the living!
Hope in the Lord, be courageous; let your heart be bold, and hope in the Lord!

Source: kyrios.org.ua