Psalm 28:6

Modern

Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.

Traditional

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

Literal

Blessed be YHWH, for He has heard the voice of my supplications.

Latin

Benedictus Dominus, quoniam exaudivit vocem deprecationis meæ.

Hebrew

English

Blessed be the LORD, for He has heard my cry for mercy.

The psalmist anticipates rescue because of his confidence in the Lord’s justice.

In this personal lament, the psalmist asks for justice and mercy. He trusts in the Lord's strength and faithfulness and prays for the Lord's people.

These psalms develop the importance of:

integrity (Psalms 25:4–7, 12–14, 21; 26:6, 11; 27:7–12),
God's care as a shepherd (Psalms 23:1; 28:9),
God's guidance (Psalms 23:2–3; 25:5; 27:11),
God's goodness (Psalms 23:6; 25:7–8; 27:13), and
living in his house (Psalms 23:6; 26:8; 27:4, 8).

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 31:21–22
Blessed be the LORD, for He has shown me His loving devotion in a city under siege.
Psalm 107:19–22
Then they cried out to the LORD in their trouble, and He saved them from their distress.
Psalm 118:5
In my distress I called to the LORD, and He answered and set me free.
Psalm 66:19–20
But God has surely heard; He has attended to the sound of my prayer.
Psalm 69:33–34
For the LORD listens to the needy and does not despise His captive people.
Psalm 116:1–2
I love the LORD, for He has heard my voice—my appeal for mercy.