Psa 28 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Ps 28:1-9: Ps 28 In this individual lament, the psalmist pleads for justice and mercy. He expresses confidence in the Lord’s strength and faithfulness, and he intercedes for the Lord’s people. Summary for Ps 28:1-2: 28:1-2 The psalmist urges the Lord to listen; his urgency flows out of the tension between his deep relationship with the Lord and the adversity he faces. 28:1 if you are silent: The psalmist appeals to the Lord to take action (35:22 ; 50:3 ; 83:1 ; 109:1 ).

Summary for Ps 28:1-9: Ps 28 ^a In this individual lament, the psalmist pleads for justice and mercy. He expresses confidence in the Lord’s strength and faithfulness, and he intercedes for the Lord’s people.
Summary for Ps 28:1-2: 28:1-2 ^b The psalmist urges the Lord to listen; his urgency flows out of the tension between his deep relationship with the Lord and the adversity he faces. 28:1 ^c if you are silent: The psalmist appeals to the Lord to take action (35:22 ^d; 50:3 ^e; 83:1 ^f; 109:1 ^g).
28:2 ^h It was common to lift up one’s hands in a gesture of devoted prayer (63:4 ⁱ; 134:2 ^j).
Summary for Ps 28:3-5: 28:3-5 ^k The psalmist curses his enemies, asking God for retribution and vindication.
28:5 ^l The wicked do not acknowledge the difference between the sacred and the common, so they have no respect for the Lord’s creation, redemption, or revelation.
Summary for Ps 28:6-8: 28:6-8 ^m The psalmist anticipates rescue because of his confidence in the Lord’s justice.
28:7 ⁿ my strength and shield: The Lord protects the psalmist (see 59:9 ^o, 17 ^p).
28:9 ^q The poem closes with intercession for the Lord’s people.

• Bless Israel, your special possession: See 29:11 ^r; 133:3 ^s.