1 To you I call, O Lord,

My rock, do not be deaf to me,

For if You are silent to me,

I will become like those who go down to the pit (grave).

2 Hear the voice of my supplication (specific requests, humble entreaties) as I cry to You for help,

As I lift up my hands and heart toward Your innermost sanctuary (Holy of Holies).

3 Do not drag me away with the wicked

And with those who do evil,

Who speak peace with their neighbors,

While malice and mischief are in their hearts.

4 Repay them according to their work and according to the evil of their practices;

Repay them according to the deeds of their hands;

Repay them what they deserve. [2 Tim 4:14; Rev 18:6]

5 Because they have no regard for the works of the Lord

Nor the deeds of His hands,

He will tear them down and not rebuild them.

6 Blessed be the Lord,

Because He has heard the voice of my supplication.

7 The Lord is my strength and my [impenetrable] shield;

My heart trusts [with unwavering confidence] in Him, and I am helped;

Therefore my heart greatly rejoices,

And with my song I shall thank Him and praise Him.

8 The Lord is their [unyielding] strength,

And He is the fortress of salvation to His anointed.

9 Save Your people and bless Your inheritance;

Be their shepherd also, and carry them forever.