[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, for their evil deeds. 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, because 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 victory to his chosen one. [9] Save your people and bless those who are your own. Be their shepherd and carry them forever.
