1. Lord, hear a just cause; pay attention to my cry;listen to my prayer —from lips free of deceit.
2. Let my vindication come from You,for You see what is right.
3. You have tested my heart; You have examined me at night.You have tried me and found nothing evil; I have determined that my mouth will not sin.
4. Concerning what people do:by the word of Your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.
5. My steps are on Your paths;my feet have not slipped.
6. I call on You, God,because You will answer me; listen closely to me; hear what I say.
7. Display the wonders of Your faithful love, Savior of all who seek refuge from those who rebel against Your right hand.
8. Protect me as the pupil of Your eye; hide me in the shadow of Your wings
9. from the wicked who treat me violently, my deadly enemies who surround me.
10. They have become hardened; their mouths speak arrogantly.
11. They advance against me; now they surround me. They are determined to throw me to the ground.
12. They are like a lion eager to tear,like a young lion lurking in ambush.
13. Rise up, Lord!Confront him; bring him down. With Your sword, save me from the wicked.
14. With Your hand, Lord, save me from men,from men of the worldwhose portion is in this life:You fill their bellies with what You have in store;their sons are satisfied,and they leave their surplus to their children.
15. But I will see Your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with Your presence.