Psalms 17

1Hear my righteous plea, LORD; listen to my cry; pay attention to my prayer, which does not come from deceitful lips.

2Let my vindication come from your presence; let your eyes see what is right.

3You have tested my heart; you have visited me at night; you have examined me and found nothing wrong; I have decided that my mouth will not sin.

4As for the deeds of others, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the paths of the violent.

5My steps have held firmly to your paths; my feet have not slipped.

6I have called on you, because you will answer me, God. Turn your ear to me and hear my words.

7Show me the wonders of your great love, you who save with your right hand those who take refuge in you from their enemies.

8Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings,

9From the wicked who attack me, from my deadly enemies who surround me.

10They close up their hearts to pity; with their mouths they speak with pride.

11They have tracked me down; now they surround me, watching for a chance to throw me to the ground.

12They are like a lion hungry for prey, like a young lion lurking in ambush.

13Rise up, LORD! Confront them and bring them down. Rescue me from the wicked with your sword.

14By your hand, LORD, save me from such people, from people of this world whose reward is only in this life. You fill their bellies with your treasure; their children have plenty, and they leave the rest of their wealth to their little ones.

15As for me, I will see your face in righteousness; when I awake, I will be satisfied with seeing you.