[1] Hear a just cause, Lord, give Your attention to my cry; Listen to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips. [2] Let my judgment come forth from Your presence; Let Your eyes look with integrity. [3] You have put my heart to the test; You have visited me by night; You have sifted me and You find nothing; My intent is that my mouth will not offend. [4] As for the works of mankind, by the word of Your lips I have kept from the ways of the violent. [5] My steps have held to Your paths. My feet have not slipped. [6] I have called upon You, for You will answer me, God; Incline Your ear to me, hear my speech. [7] Show Your wonderful faithfulness, Savior of those who take refuge at Your right hand From those who rise up against them. [8] Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Your wings [9] From the wicked who deal violently with me, My deadly enemies who surround me. [10] They have closed their unfeeling hearts, With their mouths they speak proudly. [11] They have now surrounded us in our steps; They set their eyes to cast us down to the ground. [12] He is like a lion that is eager to tear, And as a young lion lurking in secret places. [13] Arise, Lord, confront him, make him bow down; Save my soul from the wicked with Your sword, [14] From people by Your hand, Lord, From people of the world, whose portion is in this life, And whose belly You fill with Your treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babies. [15] As for me, I shall behold Your face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied with Your likeness when I awake.
