| | 1 | A prayer of David. Hear, O LORD, my righteous plea; listen to my cry. Give ear to my prayer--it does not rise from deceitful lips. | |
| | 2 | May my vindication come from you; may your eyes see what is right. | |
| | 3 | Though you probe my heart and examine me at night, though you test me, you will find nothing; I have resolved that my mouth will not sin. | |
| | 4 | As for the deeds of men--by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the ways of the violent. | |
| | 5 | My steps have held to your paths; my feet have not slipped. | |
| | 6 | I call on you, O God, for you will answer me; give ear to me and hear my prayer. | |
| | 7 | Show the wonder of your great love, you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes. | |
| | 8 | Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings | |
| | 9 | from the wicked who assail me, from my mortal enemies who surround me. | |
| | 10 | They close up their callous hearts, and their mouths speak with arrogance. | |
| | 11 | They have tracked me down, they now surround me, with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground. | |
| | 12 | They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a great lion crouching in cover. | |
| | 13 | Rise up, O LORD, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by your sword. | |
| | 14 | O LORD, by your hand save me from such men, from men of this world whose reward is in this life. You still the hunger of those you cherish; their sons have plenty, and they store up wealth for their children. | |
| | 15 | And I--in righteousness I will see your face; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. | |
