Psalms 28:6–9
The Lord has heard my cry for mercy and is my strength and shield; He is the fortress of His anointed and the shepherd who carries His people forever.
6 Blessed be Yahweh, because he has heard the voice of my petitions.
7 Yahweh is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him, and I am helped. Therefore my heart greatly rejoices. With my song I will thank him.
8 Yahweh is their strength. He is a stronghold of salvation to his anointed.
9 Save your people, and bless your inheritance. Be their shepherd also, and bear them up forever.
The Lord has heard my cry for mercy and is my strength and shield; He is the fortress of His anointed and the shepherd who carries His people forever.
To celebrate the divine answer to the psalmist's prayer and to acknowledge God as the source of strength for both the king and the entire community of faith.
The LORD Hears, Helps, and Shepherds His People
The LORD hears the cry of His servant, judges hardened evil, strengthens His anointed, and shepherds His people forever.