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.