Thematic Bible

Psalm 28:1

([Psalm of David]) O Jehovah, I call to you. O my rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. If you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit (grave).

Psalm 28:2

Hear the voice of my prayer when I call to you for help, when I lift my hands [in prayer] toward your most holy place.

Psalm 28:3

Do not drag me away with the wicked and with troublemakers who speak of peace with their neighbors but have evil in their hearts.

Psalm 28:4

Pay them back for what they have done, for their evil deeds. Pay them back for what their hands have done, and give them recompense.

Psalm 28:5

Jehovah will tear them down and never build them up again. This is because they never consider what he has done or what his hands have made.

Psalm 28:6

Blessed is Jehovah for he has heard my prayer (supplication)!

Psalm 28:7

Jehovah is my strength and my shield. My heart trusted him, so I received help. My heart is triumphant and I thank him with my song.

Psalm 28:8

Jehovah is the strength of his people and a fortress for the victory of his anointed.

Psalm 28:9

Save your people, and bless those who belong to you. Be their shepherd, and carry them forever.