Psalm 28

My Strength

Of David.

1   LORD, I call to you;

my rock, do not be deaf to me. d

If you remain silent to me,

I will be like those going down to the Pit. e

2   Listen to the sound of my pleading

when I cry to you for help,

when I lift up my hands

toward your holy sanctuary. f

3   Do not drag me away with the wicked,

with the evildoers,

who speak in friendly ways with their neighbors

while malice is in their hearts. g

4   Repay them according to what they have done—

according to the evil of their deeds.

Repay them according to the work of their hands;

give them back what they deserve. h

5   Because they do not consider

what the LORD has done

or the work of his hands,

he will tear them down and not rebuild them. i

6   Blessed be the LORD,

for he has heard the sound of my pleading. j

7   The LORD is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. k

Therefore my heart celebrates,

and I give thanks to him with my song. l

8   The LORD is the strength of his people; O

he is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed. m

9   Save your people, bless your possession,

shepherd them, and carry them forever. n