1 A Prayer by David.
2 Let my sentence come out of your presence.
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.