3. Even when an army is deployed against me,I do not fear.Even when war is imminent,I remain confident.
4. I have asked the Lord for one thing – this is what I desire!I want to live in the Lord’s house all the days of my life,so I can gaze at the splendor of the Lordand contemplate in his temple.
5. He will surely give me shelter in the day of danger;he will hide me in his home;he will place me on an inaccessible rocky summit.
6. Now I will triumphover my enemies who surround me!I will offer sacrifices in his dwelling place and shout for joy!I will sing praises to the Lord!
7. Hear me, O Lord, when I cry out!Have mercy on me and answer me!
8. My heart tells me to pray to you,and I do pray to you, O Lord.
9. Do not reject me!Do not push your servant away in anger!You are my deliverer!Do not forsake or abandon me,O God who vindicates me!