Psalms 28 (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).

NSB⁽ⁱ⁾ 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. ⁶ Blessed is Jehovah for he has heard my prayer (supplication)! 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. ⁸ Jehovah is the strength of his people and a fortress for the victory of his anointed. ⁹ Save your people, and bless those who belong to you. Be their shepherd, and carry them forever.