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Praise the Lord!
    He has heard my prayer for mercy.
The Lord is my strength and shield.
    I trusted him with all my heart.
He helped me, so I am happy.
    I sing songs of praise to him.
The Lord protects his chosen one.[a]
    He saves him and gives him strength.

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Footnotes

  1. Psalm 28:8 his chosen one Or “his anointed one.” This might be anyone God chose to serve in a special way, but it is usually the king he has chosen.

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

The Lord is the strength(G) of his people,
    a fortress of salvation(H) for his anointed one.(I)

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