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Psalms 28:1-2,6 - Compare All Versions

Psalms 28:1-2 NIV (New International Version)

To you, LORD, I call; you are my Rock, do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you remain silent, I will be like those who go down to the pit. Hear my cry for mercy as I call to you for help, as I lift up my hands toward your Most Holy Place.

Psalms 28:6 NIV (New International Version)

Praise be to the LORD, for he has heard my cry for mercy.

Psalms 28:1-2 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

To you, O LORD, I call; my rock, be not deaf to me, lest, if you be silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. Hear the voice of my pleas for mercy, when I cry to you for help, when I lift up my hands toward your most holy sanctuary.

Psalm 28:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Blessed be the LORD! For he has heard the voice of my pleas for mercy.

Psalms 28:1-2 NLT (New Living Translation)

I pray to you, O LORD, my rock. Do not turn a deaf ear to me. For if you are silent, I might as well give up and die. Listen to my prayer for mercy as I cry out to you for help, as I lift my hands toward your holy sanctuary.

Psalms 28:6 NLT (New Living Translation)

Praise the LORD! For he has heard my cry for mercy.

Psalms 28:1-2 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

LORD, 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.  Listen to the sound of my pleading when I cry to you for help, when I lift up my hands toward your holy sanctuary.

Psalms 28:6 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Blessed be the LORD, for he has heard the sound of my pleading.

Psalms 28:1-2 KJV (King James Version)

Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock; be not silent to me: Lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them that go down into the pit. Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, When I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle.

Psalm 28:6 KJV (King James Version)

Blessed be the LORD, Because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

Psalms 28:1-2 NKJV (New King James Version)

To You I will cry, O LORD my Rock: Do not be silent to me, Lest, if You are silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. Hear the voice of my supplications When I cry to You, When I lift up my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.

Psalms 28:6 NKJV (New King James Version)

Blessed be the LORD, Because He has heard the voice of my supplications!

Psalms 28:1-2 MSG (The Message)

Don’t turn a deaf ear when I call you, GOD. If all I get from you is deafening silence, I’d be better off in the Black Hole. I’m letting you know what I need, calling out for help And lifting my arms toward your inner sanctuary.

Psalms 28:6-7 MSG (The Message)

Blessed be GOD— he heard me praying. He proved he’s on my side; I’ve thrown my lot in with him. Now I’m jumping for joy, and shouting and singing my thanks to him.

Psalms 28:1-2 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

To You, LORD, I call; My rock, do not be deaf to me, For if You are silent to me, I will become like those who go down to the pit. Hear the sound of my pleadings when I cry to You for help, When I raise my hands toward Your holy sanctuary.

Psalm 28:6 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

¶Blessed be the LORD, Because He has heard the sound of my pleading.

Psalms 28:1-2 AMP (Amplified Bible)

To you I call, O LORD, My rock, do not be deaf to me, For if You are silent to me, I will become like those who go down to the pit (grave). Hear the voice of my supplication (specific requests, humble entreaties) as I cry to You for help, As I lift up my hands and heart toward Your innermost sanctuary (Holy of Holies).

Psalms 28:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)

¶Blessed be the LORD, Because He has heard the voice of my supplication.

Psalms 28:1-2 NET (New English Translation)

To you, O LORD, I cry out! My protector, do not ignore me! If you do not respond to me, I will join those who are descending into the grave. Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help, when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!

Psalms 28:6 NET (New English Translation)

The LORD deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!