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 praise15
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