Psalm 28:1-9
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The psalmist’s prayer heard
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‘Jehovah, my strength and shield’ (7)
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Of David.
28 To you I keep calling, O Jehovah my Rock;+Do not turn a deaf ear to me.
If you keep silent toward me,I will become like those going down to the pit.*+
2 Hear my pleas when I cry to you for helpAs I lift up my hands toward the innermost room of your sanctuary.+
3 Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those practicing what is hurtful,+Those who are speaking words of peace with their fellow man while evil is in their hearts.+
4 Pay them back for their deeds,+According to their evil practices.
Repay them for the work of their hands,According to what they have done.+
5 For they pay no attention to the activities of Jehovah,+Nor to the work of his hands.+
He will tear them down and not build them up.
6 May Jehovah be praised,For he has heard my pleas for help.
7 Jehovah is my strength+ and my shield;+In him my heart trusts.+
I have received his help, and my heart rejoices,So I will praise him with my song.
8 Jehovah is a strength for his people;He is a stronghold, bringing grand salvation to his anointed one.+
9 Save your people, and bless your inheritance.+
Shepherd them and carry them in your arms forever.+
Footnotes
^ Or “grave.”
