Psalms 28

₁Only you, LORD,

are a mighty rock!

Don't refuse to help me

when I pray.

If you don't answer me,

I will soon be dead.

₂Please listen to my prayer

and my cry for help,

as I lift my hands

towards your holy temple.

₃Don't drag me away, LORD,

with those cruel people,

who speak kind words,

while planning trouble.

₄Treat them as they deserve!

Punish them for their sins.

₅They don't pay any attention

to your wonderful deeds.

Now you will destroy them

and leave them in ruin.

₆I praise you, LORD,

for answering my prayers.

₇You are my strong shield,

and I trust you completely.

You have helped me,

and I will celebrate

and thank you in song.

₈You give strength

to your people, LORD,

and you save and protect

your chosen ones.

₉Come, save us and bless us.

Be our shepherd and always

carry us in your arms.