“I pray to you, O Lord, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die.Listen my prayer for mercy as I cry out for help, as I lift my hands toward your holy sanctuary.
Do not drag me away with the wicked with those who do evil- those who speak friendly words to their neighbors while planning evil in their hearts. Give them the punishment they so richly deserve! Measure it out in proportion to their wickedness. Pay them back for their evil deeds! Give them a taste of what they have done to others. They care nothing for what the Lord has done or for what His hands have made. So He will tear them down and they will never rebuild!
Praise the Lord! For He has heard my cry for mercy. The Lord is my strength and my shield. I trust Him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of Thanksgiving.
The Lord give HIs people strength. He is a safe fortress for His anointed king. Save your people! Bless Israel, your special possession. Lead them like a shepherd and carry them in Your arms forever.” Psalm 28 NLT