Psalm 28
By David. 1To you, O
My protector, do not ignore me!
If you do not respond to me,
I will join those who are descending into the grave.
2Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help,
when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!
3Do not drag me away with evil men,
with those who behave wickedly,
who talk so friendly to their neighbors,
while they plan to harm them!
4Pay them back for their evil deeds!
Pay them back for what they do!
Punish them!
5For they do not understand the
or the way he carries out justice.
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for he has heard my plea for mercy!
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I trust in him with all my heart.
I am rescued and my heart is full of joy;
I will sing to him in gratitude.
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he protects and delivers his chosen king.
9Deliver your people!
Empower the nation that belongs to you!
Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!