Psalm 28

Of David.

¹ To you, Lord, I call;
    you are my Rock,
    do not turn a deaf ear to me.
For if you remain silent, 
    I will be like those who go down to the pit. 
² Hear my cry for mercy 
    as I call to you for help,
as I lift up my hands 
    toward your Most Holy Place.

³ Do not drag me away with the wicked,
    with those who do evil,
who speak cordially with their neighbors
    but harbor malice in their hearts. 
⁴ Repay them for their deeds
    and for their evil work;
repay them for what their hands have done 
    and bring back on them what they deserve.

⁵ Because they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord
    and what his hands have done, 
he will tear them down
    and never build them up again.

⁶ Praise be to the Lord, 
    for he has heard my cry for mercy. 
⁷ The Lord is my strength and my shield;
    my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy, 
    and with my song I praise him.

⁸ The Lord is the strength of his people,
    a fortress of salvation for his anointed one. 
⁹ Save your people and bless your inheritance; 
    be their shepherd and carry them forever.