Psalms 17

¹ Hear, LORD, my righteous plea.

² Let my sentence come out of your presence. Let your eyes look on equity.

³ You have proved my heart.

⁴ As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips,

⁵ My steps have held fast to your paths.

⁶ I have called on you, for you will answer me, God.

⁷ Show your marvelous loving kindness,

⁸ Keep me as the apple of your eye.

⁹ from the wicked who oppress me,

¹⁰ They close up their callous hearts.

¹¹ They have now surrounded us in our steps.

¹² He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey,

¹³ Arise, LORD, confront him.

¹⁴ from men by your hand, LORD,

¹⁵ As for me, I shall see your face in righteousness.