Let your heart take courage.

Of David.

Adonai is my light and my deliverance.

Who should I be afraid of?

Adonai is my life‘s fortress

who should cause me dread?

When the wicked drew near to gobble me up

– those who fight and conspire against me

– they tripped and fell.

Even if an army wages war against me,

my heart will be at peace.

Even if I am besieged,

I will be full of trust.

I have asked my only one thing of Adonai,

only one thing do I seek:

to live in Adonai‘s House every day of my life,

to admire the beauty of Adonai

and meditate in the Temple.

For when trouble comes,

Adonai will hide me in Adonai’s sukkah,

keep me safe in Adonai‘s own tent

and place me high upon a rock.

Then my head will be far above

all my foes around me.

With shouts of joy I will offer sacrifices in Adonai‘s shelter.

Truly, I will sing praises to Adonai.

Adonai, hear me when I call to You,

be compassionate, and answer me.

My heart tells me to seek Your face Adonai,

I seek Your face.

Do not turn away Your face from me.

Don’t push me away in anger.

You have always been my help.

Do not reject or abandoned me,

oh God my rescuer.

Even if my parents abandon me,

Adonai will take me in.

Because I have enemies,

teach me Your way, Adonai,

and guide me on a level path.

Don’t give me over to the desires of my enemies.

Liars rise up against me,

exhaling violence.

I am confident that I will see

the goodness of Adonai in this life.

Wait for Adonai.

Be strong.

Let your heart be encouraged,

and wait for Adonai.