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O my Rock, do not be deaf to my call!
1 To you, O Lord, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me.
For if you heed me not, I shall go down to the pit like the rest.
2 Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your innermost sanctuary.
3 Drag me not away with the wicked, with those who do evil, who mouth words of peace while they sow mischief and confusion.
4 Punish them for their evil designs and wicked deeds; give them their due reward. 5 Since they have no regard for the works of the Lord, he will tear them down and never let them rise again.
6 Blessed be the Lord! He has heard my cry for help.
7 The Lord is my strength, my shield, my heart was sure of him, I have been helped and my heart exults, with my song I give him thanks.
8 The Lord is the strength of his people, the saving refuge of his anointed.
9 Save your people, and bless your inheritance, be their shepherd and carry them forever.
