Psalms 28

A Prayer for Help

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

toward 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![#Rev 22.12.]

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.