Bible

1 Lord, my Rock, I call out to you for help. Do not be deaf to me. If you are silent, I will be like those in the grave. 2 Hear the sound of my prayer, when I cry out to you for help. I raise my hands toward your Most Holy Place. 3 Don't drag me away with the wicked, with those who do evil. They say "Peace" to their neighbors, but evil is in their hearts. 4 Pay them back for what they have done, for their evil deeds. Pay them back for what they have done; give them their reward. 5 They don't understand what the Lord has done or what he has made. So he will knock them down and not lift them up. 6 Praise the Lord, because he heard my prayer for help. 7 The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him, and he helps me. I am very happy, and I praise him with my song. 8 The Lord is powerful; he gives victory to his chosen one. 9 Save your people and bless those who are your own. Be their shepherd and carry them forever. A psalm of David.