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

   Apsalm 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 salvations of his anointed.

9. 9

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