King James Bible
"For thou wilt light my candle: the LORD my God will enlighten my darkness."
David expresses confidence that God will ignite his lamp—a metaphor for hope, guidance, and life itself. In ancient times, a lit candle symbolized divine presence and favor, contrasting with the extinguished lamps of the wicked. This parallel statement intensifies the first, moving from a single candle to complete illumination of overwhelming darkness. The personal address 'my God' emphasizes an intimate relationship where God actively dispels confusion, despair, and danger from the psalmist's life.