Psalm 28 - ESV Online - Literal Word

PSALM 28

The Lord Is My Strength and My Shield

Of David.
28:1

To you, O Lord, I call;

my rock, be not deaf to me,

lest, if you be silent to me,

I become like those who go down to the pit. 2

Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy,

when I cry to you for help,

when I lift up my hands

toward your most holy sanctuary.
3

Do not drag me off with the wicked,

with the workers of evil,

who speak peace with their neighbors

while evil is in their hearts. 4

Give to them according to their work

and according to the evil of their deeds;

give to them according to the work of their hands;

render them their due reward. 5

Because they do not regard the works of the Lord

or the work of his hands,

he will tear them down and build them up no more.
6

Blessed be the Lord!

For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy. 7

The Lord is my strength and my shield;

in him my heart trusts, and I am helped;

my heart exults,

and with my song I give thanks to him.
8

The Lord is the strength of his people;

he is the saving refuge of his anointed. 9

Oh, save your people and bless your heritage!

Be their shepherd and carry them forever.

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