[1] LORD, hear my prayer for justice. I am calling loudly to you. I am being honest in what I say, so please listen to my prayer. [2] You will make the right decision, because you can see the truth. [3] You were with me all night and looked deep into my heart. You questioned me and found that I did not say or do anything wrong. [4] Unlike most people, I have obeyed your commands, so I have never been like those who are cruel and evil. [5] I have followed your way. My feet never left your path. [6] Every time I call to you, God, you answer me. So listen to me now, and hear what I say. [7] Show your amazing kindness and rescue those who depend on you. Use your great power and protect them from their enemies. [8] Protect me like the pupil of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. [9] Save me from the wicked people who are trying to destroy me. Protect me from those who come to hurt me. [10] They think only of themselves and brag about what they will do. [11] They have been following me, and now they are all around me. They watch me, waiting to throw me to the ground. [12] Like hungry lions, they want to kill and eat. Like young lions, they hide, ready to attack. [13] LORD, get up and face the enemy. Make them surrender. Use your sword and save me from these wicked people. [14] Use your power, LORD, and remove them from this life. But as for the people you treasure, fill them with food. Give them plenty for their children and their grandchildren. [15] I have done only what is right, so I will see your face. And seeing you, I will be fully satisfied.
