1 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. |
15 And I-in righteousness I will see your face;
when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. |
