1 Hear me, d Lord , my plea is just;

listen to my cry. e

Hear f my prayer—

it does not rise from deceitful lips. g

2 Let my vindication h come from you;

may your eyes see what is right. i

3 Though you probe my heart, j

though you examine me at night and test me, k

you will find that I have planned no evil; l

my mouth has not transgressed. m

4 Though people tried to bribe me,

I have kept myself from the ways of the violent

through what your lips have commanded.

5 My steps have held to your paths; n

my feet have not stumbled. o

6 I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; p

turn your ear to me q and hear my prayer. r

7 Show me the wonders of your great love, s

you who save by your right hand t

those who take refuge u in you from their foes.

8 Keep me v as the apple of your eye; w

hide me x in the shadow of your wings y

9 from the wicked who are out to destroy me,

from my mortal enemies who surround me. z

10 They close up their callous hearts, a

and their mouths speak with arrogance. b

11 They have tracked me down, they now surround me, c

with eyes alert, to throw me to the ground.

12 They are like a lion d hungry for prey, e

like a fierce lion crouching in cover.

13 Rise up, f Lord , confront them, bring them down; g

with your sword rescue me from the wicked.

14 By your hand save me from such people, Lord ,

from those of this world h whose reward is in this life. i

May what you have stored up for the wicked fill their bellies;

may their children gorge themselves on it,

and may there be leftovers j for their little ones.

15 As for me, I will be vindicated and will see your face;

when I awake, k I will be satisfied with seeing your likeness. l