Psalm 2837

By David.

28:1 To you, O Lord, I cry out!

My protector,1 do not ignore me!2

If you do not respond to me,3

I will join4 those who are descending into the grave.5

28:2 Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help,

when I lift my hands6 toward your holy temple!7

28:3 Do not drag me away with evil men,

with those who behave wickedly,8

who talk so friendly to their neighbors,9

while they plan to harm them!10

28:4 Pay them back for their evil deeds!

Pay them back for what they do!

Punish them!11

28:5 For they do not understand the Lord’s actions,

or the way he carries out justice.12

The Lord13 will permanently demolish them.14

28:6 The Lord deserves praise,15

for he has heard my plea for mercy!16

28:7 The Lord strengthens and protects me;17

I trust in him with all my heart.18

I am rescued19 and my heart is full of joy;20

I will sing to him in gratitude.21

28:8 The Lord strengthens his people;22

he protects and delivers his chosen king.23

28:9 Deliver your people!

Empower24 the nation that belongs to you!25

Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms26 at all times!27