Psalms 28

1Of David.O ETERNAL One, I call to You;my rock, do not disregard me,for if You hold aloof from me,I shall be like those gone down into the Pit.

2Listen to my plea for mercywhen I cry out to You,when I lift my handstoward Your inner sanctuary.

3Do not count me with the wicked and evildoerswho profess goodwill toward their fellowswhile malice is in their heart.

4Pay them according to their deeds,their malicious acts;according to their handiwork pay them,give them their deserts.

5For they do not consider GOD’s deeds,the work of divine hands.May [God] tear them down,never to rebuild them!

6Blessed is GOD,who listens to my plea for mercy.

7GOD is my strength and my shield,the One in whom my heart trusts.I was helped, and my heart exulted,so I will give glory with my song.

8GOD is their strength;, “the strength of God’s people.” and a stronghold for the deliverance of our anointed ruler.

9Deliver and bless Your very own people;tend them and sustain them forever.