28 1 To thee, O LORD, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me, lest, if thou be silent to me,
I become like those who go down to the Pit.
28 2 Hear the voice of my supplication, as I cry to thee for help,
as I lift up my hands toward thy most holy sanctuary.
28 3 Take me not off with the wicked, with those who are workers of evil,
who speak peace with their neighbors, while mischief is in their hearts.
28 4 Requite them according to their work, and according to the evil of their deeds;
requite them according to the work of their hands; render them their due reward.
28 5 Because they do not regard the works of the LORD, or the work of his hands,
he will break them down and build them up no more.
28 6 Blessed be the LORD!
for he has heard the voice of my supplications.
28 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts;
so I am helped, and my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.
28 8 The LORD is the strength of his people,
he is the saving refuge of his anointed.
28 9 O save thy people, and bless thy heritage;
be thou their shepherd, and carry them for ever.