1 (A Prayer of David.) Hear a just cause, O Lord, give heed to my cry; Give ear to my prayer, which is not from deceitful lips.

2 Let my judgment come forth from Thy presence; Let Thine eyes look with equity.

3 Thou hast tried my heart; Thou hast visited [me] by night; Thou hast tested me and dost find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

4 As for the deeds of men, by the word of Thy lips I have kept from the paths of the violent.

5 My steps have held fast to Thy paths. My feet have not slipped.

6 I have called upon Thee, for Thou wilt answer me, O God; Incline Thine ear to me, hear my speech.

7 Wondrously show Thy lovingkindness, O Savior of those who take refuge at Thy right hand From those who rise up [against them].

8 Keep me as the apple of the eye; Hide me in the shadow of Thy wings,

9 From the wicked who despoil me, My deadly enemies, who surround me.

10 They have closed their unfeeling [heart]; With their mouth 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 hiding places.

13 Arise, O Lord, confront him, bring him low; Deliver my soul from the wicked with Thy sword,

14 From men with Thy hand, O Lord, From men of the world, whose portion is in [this] life; And whose belly Thou dost fill with Thy treasure; They are satisfied with children, And leave their abundance to their babes.

15 As for me, I shall behold Thy face in righteousness; I will be satisfied with Thy likeness when I awake.