Psalm 17
Exaudi, Domine
1
Hear my plea of innocence, O Lord;
give heed to my cry; *
listen to my prayer, which does not come from lying lips.
2
Let my vindication come forth from your presence; *
let your eyes be fixed on justice.
3
Weigh my heart, summon me by night, *
melt me down; you will find no impurity in me.
4
I give no offense with my mouth as others do; *
I have heeded the words of your lips.
5
My footsteps hold fast to the ways of your law; *
in your paths my feet shall not stumble.
6
I call upon you, O God, for you will answer me; *
incline your ear to me and hear my words.
7
Show me your marvelous loving-kindness, *
O Savior of those who take refuge at your right hand
from those who rise up against them.
8
Keep me as the apple of your eye; *
hide me under the shadow of your wings,
9
From the wicked who assault me, *
from my deadly enemies who surround me.