Psalms 17:1-8

1Lord, please listen to me. I am asking you to do something that is right. I am speaking what is true, so please do what I ask you to do.

2Say clearly that I am not guilty. You can see for yourself that I am right.

3You look deep into my mind. You check my thoughts at night. When you test me, you find nothing that is wrong. I have decided that I will never tell any lies.

4I have watched people do bad things. But I have obeyed your commands. I have not joined with cruel people to do what they do.

5No, I carefully follow your ways. I do not turn away from them.

6I pray to you, God, because you will answer me. Please listen to me when I pray to you.

7Do great things that show your faithful love! You have the power to keep people safe from their enemies. You help them when they trust you for help.

8Please keep me safe, in the same way that people take care of their eyes. Keep me near to you, in the way that birds protect their babies under their wings.