A huge silent rock face in a windless gray noon, one dry bush at its foot, a pale empty sky above.

Lament · David

Psalm 28

When heaven goes quiet. David is afraid God will stay silent. Halfway through, something changes.

9 verses≈ 3 minBSB

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Where we are

1–41Book IDavid's prayers: 'The LORD is my shepherd'Psalm 28
42–72Book II'As the deer pants'; the throne under pressure
73–89Book IIIAsaph and Korah: the kingdom falls
90–106Book IVBack to Moses: the LORD reigns
107–150Book VSongs of ascents, and the last Hallelujah

The LORD Is My Strength

Of David.

To You, O LORD, I call;

be not deaf to me, O my Rock.

For if You remain silent,

I will be like those descending to the Pit.

Hear my cry for mercy

when I call to You for help,

when I lift up my hands

toward Your holy sanctuary.

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A house and wall on a hillside long fallen to rubble, weeds growing up through the stones, no one there.

Do not drag me away with the wicked,

and with the workers of iniquity,

who speak peace to their neighbors

while malice is in their hearts.

Repay them according to their deeds

and for their works of evil.

Repay them for what their hands have done;

bring back on them what they deserve.

Since they show no regard for the works of the LORD

or what His hands have done,

He will tear them down

and never rebuild them.

Reflect

Still waiting

What prayer are you still waiting on? Write it down as plainly as David does, silence and all. Then read on.

A round leather-faced shield leaning against a rock in clear morning light, a worn strap showing, a sling lying limp beside it.

Blessed be the LORD,

for He has heard my cry for mercy.

The LORD is my strength and my shield;

my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.

Therefore my heart rejoices,

and I give thanks to Him with my song.

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Narrated by Bob Souer · BSB audio, public domain

A flock moving through a stony pass on a cool morning, a newborn lamb’s head showing from a woven saddlebag on a walking donkey.

The LORD is the strength of His people,

a stronghold of salvation for His anointed.

Save Your people and bless Your inheritance;

shepherd them and carry them forever.

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The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.

Psalm 28:7

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