Psalm 28

A David Psalm ¹Don't turn a deaf ear when I call you, GOD.
   If all I get from you is
      deafening silence,
   I'd be better off
      in the Black Hole.

²    I'm letting you know what I need,
      calling out for help
   And lifting my arms
      toward your inner sanctum.

^3-4    Don't shove me into
      the same jail cell with those crooks,
   With those who are
      full-time employees of evil.
   They talk a good line of "peace,"
      then moonlight for the Devil. Pay them back for what they've done,
      for how bad they've been.
   Pay them back for their long hours
      in the Devil's workshop;
   Then cap it with a huge bonus.

⁵    Because they have no idea how God works
      or what he is up to,
   God will smash them to smithereens
      and walk away from the ruins.

^6-7    Blessed be GOD—
      he heard me praying.
   He proved he's on my side;
      I've thrown my lot in with him. Now I'm jumping for joy,
      and shouting and singing my thanks to him.

^8-9    GOD is all strength for his people,
      ample refuge for his chosen leader;
   Save your people
      and bless your heritage.
   Care for them;
      carry them like a good shepherd.