Psalms 28 (KJV)

9 verses · King James Version · Formal equivalence (word-for-word)

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Psalms Chapter 28 contains 9 verses and is presented here in the King James Version (KJV), which uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach. Read the full text below, compare with other translations, or navigate to any of the 150 chapters in Psalms.

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1A Psalm of David. 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. <sup>to me: Heb. from me</sup>

2Hear the voice of my supplications, when I cry unto thee, when I lift up my hands toward thy holy oracle. <sup>thy: or, the oracle of thy sanctuary</sup>

3Draw me not away with the wicked, and with the workers of iniquity, which speak peace to their neighbours, but mischief is in their hearts.

4Give them according to their deeds, and according to the wickedness of their endeavours: give them after the work of their hands; render to them their desert.

5Because they regard not the works of the LORD, nor the operation of his hands, he shall destroy them, and not build them up.

6Blessed be the LORD, because he hath heard the voice of my supplications.

7The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

8The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed. <sup>their: or, his</sup> <sup>saving: Heb. strength of salvations</sup>

9Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever. <sup>feed: or, rule</sup>

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What is Psalms 28 in the KJV?

Psalms 28 in the King James Version (KJV) contains 9 verses. The KJV uses a formal equivalence (word-for-word) approach, first published in 1611.

How does the KJV translate Psalms 28 differently?

The King James Version uses formal equivalence (word-for-word), preserving the classic English of 1611. Compare this with the NIV (dynamic equivalence) version of Psalms 28 for a different perspective.

How many verses are in Psalms 28 (KJV)?

Psalms Chapter 28 contains 9 verses in the King James Version. The book of Psalms has 150 chapters total.

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