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 words from 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 are uncaring;  *,*

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 world

whose 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.  *,*