Chapter 17
1 Hear , LORD , my righteous plea. Give ear to my prayer that doesn’t go out of deceitful lips .
2 Let my sentence come out of your presence . Let your eyes look on equity .
3 You have proved my heart . You have visited me in the night . You have tried me , and found nothing . I have resolved that my mouth shall not disobey.
4 As for the deeds of men, by the word of your lips , I have kept myself from the ways of the violent .
5 My steps have held fast to your paths . My feet have not slipped .
6 I have called on you , for you will answer me , God. Turn your ear to me . Hear my speech.
7 Show your marvellous loving kindness , you who save those who take refuge by your right hand from their enemies .
8 Keep me as the apple of your eye . Hide me under the shadow of your wings ,
9 from the wicked who oppress me , my deadly enemies, who surround me .
10 They close up their callous hearts. With their mouth they speak proudly .
11 They have now surrounded us in our steps. They set their eyes to cast us down to the earth.
12 He is like a lion that is greedy of his prey , as it were a young lion lurking in secret places .
13 Arise , LORD , confront him . Cast him down . Deliver my soul from the wicked by your sword ,
14 from men by your hand , LORD , from men of the world , whose portion is in this life . You fill the belly of your cherished ones . Your sons have plenty , and they store up wealth for their children .
15 As for me , I shall see your face in righteousness . I shall be satisfied , when I awake , with seeing your form .