Psalm 28:1–4

1 Lord, I call to you;

my rock, do not be deaf to me.d

If you remain silent to me,

I will be like those going down to the Pit.e

2 Listen to the sound of my pleading

when I cry to you for help,

when I lift up my hands

toward your holy sanctuary.f

3 Do not drag me away with the wicked,

with the evildoers,

who speak in friendly ways with their neighbors

while malice is in their hearts.g

4 Repay them according to what they have done—

according to the evil of their deeds.

Repay them according to the work of their hands;

give them back what they deserve.h