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! 2 Hear the voice of my supplication, when I cry unto thee, When I lift up my hands to thy most holy sanctuary! 3 Draw me not away with the impious, and with evil-doers, Who speak peace to their neighbors, while mischief is in their hearts! 4 Give 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! 5 For 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. 6 Praised be the LORD, for he hath heard the voice of my supplications! 7 The 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. 8 Jehovah is the strength of his people; He is the protecting shield of his anointed. 9 Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance; Feed them also, and build them up for ever!