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 handstoward 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 doneor what he has made.So he will knock them downand 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 peopleand bless those who are your own.Be their shepherd and carry them forever.