I'm afraid

Psalm 27

The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

27:1 · King James

David is surrounded, and the first thing out of his mouth is not the danger. It is who God is.

Psalm 91

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

91:1 · King James

The psalm people reach for at two in the morning. Shelter, shadow, wings, refuge - it will not stop saying it.

Psalm 56

What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

56:3 · King James

Written while the Philistines had hold of him. It does not say do not be afraid. It says what to do when you are.

Psalm 46

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

46:1 · King James

The earth itself gives way and the psalm does not flinch. This is the one Luther turned into a hymn.

Psalm 3

I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

3:5 · King James

His own son had turned the country against him, and he writes that he lay down and slept.