Psalms 17:1-8

1Hear a just cause, O Lord; attend to my cry! Give ear to my prayer from lips free of deceit!

2From your presence let my vindication come! Let your eyes behold the right!

3You have tried my heart, you have visited me by night, you have tested me, and you will find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth will not transgress.

4With regard to the works of man, by the word of your lips I have avoided the ways of the violent.

5My steps have held fast to your paths; my feet have not slipped.

6I call upon you, for you will answer me, O God; incline your ear to me; hear my words.

7Wondrously show your steadfast love, O Savior of those who seek refuge from their adversaries at your right hand.

8Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings,