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.