Psalms 28:5-9

⁵For they don't pay any attention to what the Lord does, or to what he created. So he will destroy them—they will never be restored.

⁶Praise the Lord! For he has heard my appeal for mercy!

⁷The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust in him and he helps me. I'm so happy, and I sing my thanks to him.

⁸The Lord gives strength to his people; he is a safe refuge for the one he has anointed.

⁹Save your people! Bless your “special possession”! Be their shepherd and carry them in your arms forever!