Psalm Twenty Eight, verses 1-9

A Psalm of David and of Leigh

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O God of my strength, I cry out to You; do not turn a deaf ear to my pleas. If You keep silent, I may as well fall into a prison cell. Hear my cries for mercy as I lift up my hands to You.




Drag me not away with the wicked - those who practice doing evil - who speak pleasant words to their neighbors while harboring malice in their hearts.



Give them their just rewards; repay them according to the works of their hands. Yes, and bestow on them exactly what they deserve. Because they have no understanding of Your works, Lord; what Your hands do and have done. For this reason You will destroy them; You will not establish or stabilize them.




I will praise You, Lord. For You have heard all the cries of my heart. You are my strength and shield. My heart leaps for joy as I sing praises to Your name. 

Not only are You my strength, You are the strength of Your people, the Israel of God; a fortress of Salvation for Christ and His Church. Deliver Your people and pour out Your blessings on Your Heirs; shepherd them, yes and carry them forever.

Amen.

Psalm Twenty Three

A Psalm of David

Herein King David sees God as a caring Shepherd and dependable Guide. As He is our only Hope for eternal life and protection, we must follow Him and obey His commandments.

Lord, because You are my shepherd,

There is nothing I want or need.

You make me a bed in lush, green meadows.

You make sure they have cool, calm and shaded pools

That I can drink from.

You refresh me - body, soul, and spirit;

All the while guiding me to follow righteous roads.

Though the road goes through dark and dangerous places,

And death seems eminent, 

I will not be afraid, for You are ever beside me.

By Your Authority, Power, and Support I am protected;

This brings me great comfort.

From the beginning of time, 

You invited me to Your table.

With a great display, You laid it out before

All those who would do me harm.

You chose and ordained me, 

Anointing me with the Oil of Your Holy Spirit.

So full of Your Spirit am I,

That it flows forth from my very being.

I will chase after Your goodness,

Mercy, and lovingkindness

all of my days.

Lord, please reside within my heart

For all eternity!

Amen.