Psalm 17:1-7

Complete Jewish Bible

17 ⁽⁰⁾ A prayer of David:

⁽¹⁾ Hear a just cause, Adonai, heed my cry;
listen to my prayer from honest lips.
² Let my vindication come from you,
let your eyes see what is right.

³ You probed my heart,
you visited me at night,
and you assayed me without finding evil thoughts
that should not pass my lips.
⁴ As for what others do, by words from your lips
I have kept myself from the ways of the violent;
⁵ my steps hold steadily to your paths,
my feet do not slip.

⁶ Now I call on you, God, for you will answer me.
Turn your ear to me, hear my words.
⁷ Show how wonderful is your grace,
savior of those who seek at your right hand
refuge from their foes.