Psalm 28

W. van der Kamp, 1972

1. To Thee, O LORD, I call in anguish;
   My Rock, in fear of death I languish.
   Be Thou not deaf, but hear my crying
   Lest I become in all my sighing
   Like those who go down to the Pit.
   Be Thou not silent; answer it.
   
2. Take me not off with those who hate Thee,
   Who with their treachery await me,
   My enemies who boast and bluster
   When for their evil works they muster.
   To neighbors words of peace they feign,
   But in their hearts their misdeeds reign.
   
3. According to their works requite them,
   According to their evils blight them.
   Give them their due reward and render
   His handiwork to the offender.
   The works of God those foes ignore;
   He’ll break them down, build them no more.
   
4. Blest be the LORD of my salvation,
   For He has heard my supplication.
   He is my strength, my shield forever;
   I trust in Him, He fails me never.
   So I am helped. Exult, my heart,
   To Him your joyful songs impart.
   
5. The LORD shall be our strength and power;
   A saving refuge and a tower
   Is He for whom He has anointed
   And for those as His heirs appointed.
   Be Thou their Shepherd and their Ward,
   And carry them forever, LORD.