[1] Lord, my Rock, I call out to you for help. Do not be deaf to me. If you are silent, I will be like those in the grave. [2] Hear the sound of my prayer, when I cry out to you for help. I raise my hands toward your Most Holy Place. [3] Don't drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil. They say, "Peace" to their neighbors. But evil is in their hearts. [4] Pay them back for what they have done. They have done evil. Pay them back for what they have done. Give them their reward. [5] They don't understand what the Lord has done or what he has made. So he will knock them down and not lift them up. [6] Praise the Lord. He heard my prayer for help. [7] The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him, and he helps me. I am very happy. And I praise him with my song. [8] The Lord is powerful. He gives power and victory to his chosen one. [9] Save your people. Bless those who are your own. Be their shepherd and carry them forever.
