Psalm 28

Of David.

1To you, Yahweh, I call; my rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent to me, I will be like those who go down to the pit.

2Hear the sound of my pleas for mercy as I cry to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your most holy place.

3Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do wrong, who speak peace to their neighbors while evil is in their hearts.

4Repay them for what they have done, for the evil of their deeds; repay them for the work of their hands; give them what they deserve.

5Because they pay no attention to the deeds of Yahweh or to the work of his hands, he will tear them down and never build them up.

6Blessed be Yahweh, for he has heard the sound of my pleas for mercy.

7Yahweh is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I will thank him.

8Yahweh is their strength; he is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed.

9Save your people and bless your inheritance; be their shepherd and carry them forever.