Psalms 109:1

For the music director, a psalm of David. O God whom I praise, do not ignore me! ² 

For the director of music. Of David. A psalm. O God, whom I praise, do not remain silent,

<<For the choir director. A Psalm of David.>> O God of my praise, Do not be silent!

<<For the choir director: A psalm of David.>> O God, whom I praise, don’t stand silent and aloof

My God, don't turn a deaf ear to my hallelujah prayer.

<To the chief music-maker. Of David. A Psalm.> God of my praise, let my prayer be answered;

Do not be silent, O God of my praise.

<<To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.>> Do not keep silent, O God of my praise!

For the music director, a psalm of David. O God whom I praise, do not ignore me! ² 

¹ sn Psalm 109. Appealing to God’s justice, the psalmist asks God to vindicate him and to bring severe judgment down upon his enemies.

² tn Heb “do not be deaf.”