1“A psalm of David.” To thee do I cry, O LORD! O my rock! be not silent to me, Lest, if thou answer me not, I become like those who go down to the pit!

2Hear the voice of my supplication, when I cry unto thee, When I lift up my hands to thy most holy sanctuary!

3Draw me not away with the impious, and with evil-doers, Who speak peace to their neighbors, while mischief is in their hearts!

4Give them according to their deeds, and the wickedness of their doings; Give them according to the work of their hands; Render to them their desert!

5For they regard not the doings of the LORD, nor the work of his hands; Therefore will he destroy them, and not again build them up.

6Praised be the LORD, for he hath heard the voice of my supplications!

7The LORD is my strength and my shield; My heart trusteth in him, and he helpeth me; Therefore doth my heart exult, And in my song I will praise him.

8Jehovah is the strength of his people; He is the protecting shield of his anointed.

9Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance; Feed them also, and build them up for ever!