Psa 28:1-2 | 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 ).

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‏ Psalms 28:1-2

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).