28:1 By David.
To you, O
My protector, do not ignore me!
If you do not respond to me,
I will join those who are descending into the grave.
when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!
with those who behave wickedly,
who talk so friendly to their neighbors,
while they plan to harm them!
Pay them back for what they do!
Punish them!
or the way he carries out justice.
The
for he has heard my plea for mercy!
I trust in him with all my heart.
I am rescued and my heart is full of joy;
I will sing to him in gratitude.
he protects and delivers his chosen king.
Empower the nation that belongs to you!
Care for them like a shepherd and carry them in your arms at all times!
A psalm of David.
Acknowledge the
acknowledge the
Worship the
the majestic God thunders,
the
the
the
and Sirion like a young ox.
the
and strips the leaves from the forests.
Everyone in his temple says, "Majestic!"
the
the
A psalm - a song used at the dedication of the temple; by David.
I will praise you, O
and did not allow my enemies to gloat over me.
I cried out to you and you healed me.
you rescued me from among those descending into the grave.
give thanks to his holy name.
and his good favor restores one's life.
One may experience sorrow during the night,
but joy arrives in the morning.
"I will never be upended."
Then you rejected me and I was terrified.
I begged the Lord for mercy:
in my descending into the Pit?
Can the dust of the grave praise you?
Can it declare your loyalty?
O
you removed my sackcloth and covered me with joy.
O
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