| International Standard Version | Christian Standard Bible |
| 1To you, LORD, I cry out! My Rock, do not refuse to answer me. If you remain silent, I will become like those who descend into the Pit. | 1LORD, I call to you; my rock, do not be deaf to me. If you remain silent to me, I will be like those going down to the Pit. |
| 2Hear the sound of my supplications when I cry to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary. | 2Listen to the sound of my pleading when I cry to you for help, when I lift up my hands toward your holy sanctuary. |
| 3Do not drag me away with the wicked, with those who practice iniquity, who speak peace to their neighbors while harboring evil in their hearts. | 3Do not drag me away with the wicked, with the evildoers, who speak in friendly ways with their neighbors while malice is in their hearts. |
| 4Reward them according to their deeds; according to the evil of their actions. Reward them based on what they do; give them what they deserve. | 4Repay them according to what they have done--according to the evil of their deeds. Repay them according to the work of their hands; give them back what they deserve. |
| 5Because they do not understand the deeds of the LORD or the work of his hands, He will tear them down and never build them up. | 5Because they do not consider what the LORD has done or the work of his hands, he will tear them down and not rebuild them. |
| 6Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the sound of my supplications. | 6Blessed be the LORD, for he has heard the sound of my pleading. |
| 7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I received help. My heart rejoices, and I give thanks to him with my song. | 7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart celebrates, and I give thanks to him with my song. |
| 8The LORD is the strength of his people; he is a refuge of deliverance for his anointed. | 8The LORD is the strength of his people; he is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed. |
| 9Deliver your people and bless your inheritance! Shepherd them and lift them up forever! | 9Save your people, bless your possession, shepherd them, and carry them forever. |
The Holy Bible: International Standard Version® Release 2.1 Copyright © 1996-2012 The ISV Foundation
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