Psalm 28 (New International Version)

Psalm 28

Of David.

 ¹ To you I call, O LORD my Rock;
       do not turn a deaf ear to me.
       For if you remain silent,
       I will be like those who have gone 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 upon them what they deserve.

 ⁵ Since they show no regard for the works 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 I am helped.
       My heart leaps for joy
       and I will give thanks to him in song.

 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.