Psalm 17

Hear, O LORD, my just cause. Listen to my prayer that does not come from deceitful lips. Let my justice come from you. Your eyes can see the truth. You know my heart. Even in the night you have inspected me. You have tried me and found me innocent. I have resolved to not sin in what I say. Concerning the deeds of man, by the very words from your lips, I have avoided the path of violence. I have followed your path without slipping. I have called on you, O GOD, for you will answer me. Turn your ear to me and hear my speech. Show your marvelous, loving kindness. You save those who come to you for safety from their enemies. Keep me as the apple of your eye. Hide me under the shadow of your wings and keep me from the wicked who oppress me: the enemies of my soul who surround me. Their hearts are callous. With their mouths the speak with pride. They have now surrounded me and watch for a chance to throw me down. They are like hungry lions eager to pounce on me; like young lions ready to ambush. Arise, O LORD, and confront them. Stop them. Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword, and from men by our hand, O LORD, from men who see the world as their reward. But you satisfy the hunger of your cherished ones. And their children have plenty, even enough to store up wealth for their children. As for me, I will see your face because I am innocent. When I awake, all I want is to see you.