Psalm 28
Psalm 28 Meaning
Psalm 28 is a cry not to be left in silence, followed by the relief of being heard. David pleads with God to hear him, then breaks into praise when the LORD answers, calling Him his strength and shield.
It ends widening out from personal rescue to a prayer for all God's people: save them, bless them, be their shepherd, and carry them forever.
Key verses from Psalm 28
“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.”
Psalm 28:1
“The 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.”
Psalm 28:7
“The LORD is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.”
Psalm 28:8
“Save thy people, and bless thine inheritance: feed them also, and lift them up for ever.”
Psalm 28:9
How Psalm 28 points to Jesus
Jesus is the strength and shield of His people and the shepherd who carries us forever. Because He was heard, our cries are not met with silence.