Of David.
1
To you I call, O LORD my Rock; do not turn a deaf ear to me.
For if you remain silent, I will be like those who have gone down to the pit.
2
Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help,
as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.
3
Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil,
who speak cordially with their neighbors but harbor malice in their hearts.
4
Repay them for their deeds and for their evil work;
repay them for what their hands have done
and bring back upon them what they deserve.
5
Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD and what his hands have done,
he will tear them down and never build them up again.
6
Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.
7
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.
My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
8
The LORD is the strength of his people,
a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
9
Save your people and bless your inheritance;
be their shepherd and carry them forever.
