Psalms 28

1 I cried out to you, Lord. My God, do not remain silent toward me; if you stay silent toward me, I will become like those who descend into the pit.

2 Listen to the voice of my plea when I pray to you and lift my hands toward your holy temple.

3 Do not drag my soul away with sinners or destroy me with those who practice injustice, who speak peace to their neighbors while evil is in their hearts.

4 Give them according to their works and the evil of their schemes. Give them according to the works of their hands; repay them with what they deserve.

5 Because they did not pay attention to the Lord’s works or to what his hands made, you will tear them down and never build them up.

6 Blessed is the Lord, because he listened to the voice of my plea.

7 The Lord is my helper and defender. My heart trusted in him, and I was helped; my flesh revived, and I will willingly give thanks to him.

8 The Lord is the strength of his people and the defender in every rescue of his anointed one.

9 Save your people and bless your inheritance. Shepherd them and lift them up forever.