A song of David.[147]
<1> Lord, you are my Rock.[148]
I am calling to you for help.
Don't close your ears to my prayers.
If you don't answer me,
then I will be counted among the dead.
<2> I lift my hands and pray toward your Most Holy Place.[149]
Hear me when I call to you.
Show mercy to me.
<3> Don't treat me like the evil people
who do wicked things.
They greet their neighbors like a friend,
but they secretly plan to hurt them.
<4> They do bad things to others,
so make bad things happen to them.
Give them the punishment they deserve.
<5> They don't notice what the Lord does.
They ignore all the good things he has made.
So instead of building them up,
he will destroy them.
<6> Praise the Lord!
He has heard my prayer for mercy.
<7> The Lord is my strength and shield.
I trusted him with all my heart.
He helped me, so I am happy.
I sing songs of praise to him.
<8> The Lord protects his chosen one.[150]
He saves him and gives him strength.
<9> Save your people.
Bless those who belong to you.
Lead them and honor them[151] forever.
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