For they reward not the works of the Lord, nor the operation of his hands: therefore [a]break them down, and build them not up.

[b]Praised be the Lord, for he hath heard the voice of my petitions.

The Lord is my strength and my shield: mine heart trusted in him, and I was helped: therefore mine heart shall rejoice, and with my song will I praise him.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 28:5 Let them be utterly destroyed, as Mal. 1:4.
  2. Psalm 28:6 Because he felt the assurance of God’s help in his heart, his mouth was opened to sing his praises.

Because they have no regard for the deeds of the Lord
    and what his hands have done,(A)
he will tear them down
    and never build them up again.

Praise be to the Lord,(B)
    for he has heard my cry for mercy.(C)
The Lord is my strength(D) and my shield;
    my heart trusts(E) in him, and he helps me.
My heart leaps for joy,(F)
    and with my song I praise him.(G)

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