This psalm begins as a cry to the LORD not to remain silent, because silence from God would leave David like those going down to the pit. It asks for mercy and for the wicked to receive the fitting return of their deeds, then pivots into praise because the LORD has heard the cry, ending with confidence that the LORD is strength for his people and with a prayer that he would save, bless, shepherd, and carry them forever.
Psalm 28 moves cleanly from urgent plea to answered praise. It shows that the one who cries for mercy may also ask God to judge evil rightly, and that personal deliverance naturally widens into prayer for the whole people of God.
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O1f David. 2Hear my cry for mercy
3Do not drag me away with the wicked, 4Repay them according to their deeds 5Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD
6Blessed be the LORD, 7The LORD is my strength and my shield; 8The LORD is the strength of His people, 9Save Your people and bless Your inheritance;
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