Psalm 28:6–9

6 Blessed be the Lord,

for he has heard the sound of my pleading.j

7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.k

Therefore my heart celebrates,

and I give thanks to him with my song.l

8 The Lord is the strength of his people;A

he is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed.m

9 Save your people, bless your possession,

shepherd them, and carry them forever.n