Psalms 28
1To you, Yahweh, I cry out; my rock, do not ignore me. 1 If you do not respond to me, I will join those who go down to the grave. 1
2Hear the sound of my pleading when I call for help from you, 1 when I lift up my hands toward your most holy place! 1
3Do not drag me away with the wicked, those who do iniquity, 1 who speak peace with their neighbors but have evil in their hearts. 1
4Give them what their deeds deserve and repay them what their wickedness demands, 1 repay them for the work of their hands and render to them their due. 1
5Because they do not understand the deeds of Yahweh or the work of his hands, 1 he will tear them down and never rebuild them. 1
6Blessed be Yahweh 1 because he has heard the sound of my pleading! 1
7Yahweh is my strength and my shield; 1 my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. 1 Therefore my heart greatly rejoices, 1 and I will praise him with singing. 1
8Yahweh is the strength of his people, 1 and he is the saving refuge of his anointed one. 1
9Save your people and bless your inheritance. 1 Be their shepherd and carry them forever.