1 To you, Lord, I call;you are my Rock,do not turn a deaf ear to me.For if you remain silent,I shall be like those who go down to the pit.
2 Hear my cry for mercyas I call to you for help,as I lift up my handstowards your Most Holy Place.
3 Do not drag me away with the wicked,with those who do evil,who speak cordially with their neighboursbut harbour malice in their hearts.
4 Repay them for their deedsand for their evil work;repay them for what their hands have doneand bring back on them what they deserve.
5 Because they have no regard for the deeds of the Lordand what his hands have done,he will tear them downand never build them up again.
6 Praise be to the Lord,for he has heard my cry for mercy.
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield;my heart trusts in him, and he helps me.My heart leaps for joy,and with my song I praise him.
8 The Lord is the strength of his people,a fortress of salvation for his anointed one.
9 Save your people and bless your inheritance;be their shepherd and carry them for ever.