Psalms 28

Psalms 28:1

Psalm 28: The Silence of God28:1, 2 It’s to You and You alone that I call, O LORD. You are my Rock, with all that that name implies of security, strength and stability. I beg You not to turn a deaf ear to meif You do, it will be like being united with the wicked in deathutter separation from Yourself. Hear my pleading voice as I storm Your throne for helpas I lift up my hands toward Your inner sanctuary, the most holy place. 28:3 Never, never abandon me to the fate of the wicked, who ruthlessly plot iniquity against others, who speak so smoothly and peaceably to their neighbors while planning to do them in. 28:4 Lord, deal with them according to what they deserve, taking into account their deeds and the exceeding wickedness of what they do. Reward them according to the work of their handsthat which they richly deserve. 28:5 And not just because of their works, and the work of their hands, but because they have no appreciation for Your works and the operation of Your hands. That is why You will demolish them like a building that can never be rebuilt. 28:6 Lord, while I have been praying, Your Holy Spirit has given me that wonderful, inner assurance that my supplications have been heard and answered, and I bless You for it. Now I have a song to sing. 28:7, 8 Someone has made a beautiful metrical paraphrase of these verses: The Lord’s my strength; He is my shield On Him my heart relies. So I am helped, my heart exults, To Him my thanks arise. For all His chosen people too, The source of strength is He. And for His blest anointed Son His saving strength shall be. 28:9 Lord, now that You have promised to deliver me, I ask one more thing. Save Your people. Bless Israel, Your heritage. Like the kind and tender Shepherd that You are, feed them well and bear them up in Your arms forever. Thank You, Lord!