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Psalms 27

1Of David. To You, O Lord, I cry; O my God, may You not pass over me in silence; May You never be silent to me, Else I would become like those who go down into the pit.

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2Hear the voice of my supplication when I pray to You And when I lift up my hands toward Your holy temple.

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3May You not associate my soul with sinners, Nor destroy me with the workers of injustice, Who speak peace with their neighbor, But evil is in their hearts.

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4Give them according to their works, According to the wickedness of their pursuits; Give them according to the works of their hands; Return to them their due reward.

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5Because they do not understand the works of the Lord, Nor the deeds of His hands, You will destroy them, and never rebuild them.

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6Blessed is the Lord, Because He heard the voice of my supplication.

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7The Lord is my helper and my champion; In Him my heart hoped, and I was helped, And my flesh revived; And I will give thanks to Him willingly.

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8The Lord is the strength of His people, And the protector of the salvation of His anointed.

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9Save Your people, and bless Your inheritance; And shepherd them, and raise them up forever.

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