[1] Lord, hear me begging for fairness. Listen to my cry for help. Pay attention to my prayer. I speak the truth. [2] You will judge that I am right. Your eyes can see what is true. [3] You have examined my heart. You have tested me all night. You questioned me without finding anything wrong. I did not plan any evil. [4] I have obeyed your commands. I have not done what evil people do. [5] I have done what you told me to do. I have not failed. [6] I call to you, God, and you answer me. Listen to me now. Hear what I say. [7] Your love is wonderful. By your power you save from their enemies those who trust you. [8] Protect me as you would protect your own eye. Protect me as a bird hides her young under her wings. [9] Keep me from the wicked who attack me. Protect me from my enemies who surround me. [10] They are selfish. They brag about themselves. [11] They have chased me. Now they surround me. They plan to throw me to the ground. [12] They are like lions ready to kill. Like lions, they sit in hiding. [13] Lord, rise up and face the enemy. Throw them down. Save me from the wicked with your sword. [14] Lord, save me from them by your power. Their reward is in this life. They have plenty of food. They have many sons. They leave money to their children. [15] Because I have lived right, I will see your face. When I wake up, I will see your likeness and be satisfied.
