Chapter 27

David prayeth to be defended from the eternal destruction of the wicked, ℣.4 which (by way of imprecation, or conformity to God's justice) he prophesieth. ℣.6 Feeling by inspiration that his prayer is heard, rendereth thanks to God, ℣.9 and prayeth for all the people.

1. 1

   A Psalm to David himself. To thee, o Lord, I will cry, my God keep not silence from me: lest at any time thou hold thy peace from me, & I shall be like to them that go down into the lake.

2. 2

   Hear, o Lord, the voice of my petition whilst I pray to thee: whilst I lift up my hands to thy holy temple.

3. 3

   Draw me not together with sinners: and with them that work iniquity destroy me not. Which speak peace with their neighbour, but evils in their hearts.

4. 4

   Give them according to their works, & according to the wickedness of their inventions. According to the works of their hands give unto them: render them their retribution.

5. 5

   Because they have not understood the works of our Lord, and in the works of his hands thou shalt destroy them, & not build them up.

6. 6

   blessed be our Lord: because he hath heard the voice of my petition.

7. 7

   Our Lord is my helper, and my protector: in him my heart hath hoped, and I was holpen. And my flesh flourished again: & with my will I will confess to him.

8. 8

   Our Lord is the strength of his people: and he is the protector of the salvation of his anointed.

9. 9

   Save thy people, o Lord, and bless thine inheritance: and rule them, and extol them for ever.